Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

kevin's gate

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.85 in modern English

Syllables
kev-in's -gate
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The 1995 film Waterworld, known for its runaway production costs.

Derogatory; Humorous; Slang

Etymology

Blend of Kevin and Heaven's Gate, in reference to actor Kevin Costner and Heaven's Gate (1980), another film that failed to recoup its lavish budget.

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Questions

What does kevin's gate mean?
The 1995 film Waterworld, known for its runaway production costs.
Where does kevin's gate come from?
Blend of Kevin and Heaven's Gate, in reference to actor Kevin Costner and Heaven's Gate (1980), another film that failed to recoup its lavish budget.

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