Rockefeller

proper nounnounattested in dialogue

An American surname from German.

proper noun

1
An American surname from German.
2
American capitalist. Founder, leader, and owner of Standard Oil Company.

Etymology

From the German place name Rockenfeld.

noun

1
A very rich person.
"You don't have to be a Rockefeller to have an air conditioner," she said.
Annie: You're acting like you won the lotto yourself. Jackie: Aye, aye, Rockefeller, that's me.

Etymology

From John D. Rockefeller, the American industrialist who founded Standard Oil, also recognized for his 20th century philanthropy.

Forms

plural: Rockefellers

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