"warhol" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: warhols [plural]
Etymology: Named after Andy Warhol, who stated that "everyone will be world-famous for fifteen minutes." Coined by American writer Cullen Murphy. Head templates: {{en-noun}} warhol (plural warhols)
  1. A unit of fame or hype that is equivalent to fifteen minutes of fame. Wikipedia link: Andy Warhol Synonyms: Warhol Derived forms: kilowarhol, megawarhol, milliwarhol

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