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A family name of people from a wealthy family known for art and charity
- proper noun
- /ˈɡɛti/
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- Being a member of the Getty family often comes with both privilege and responsibility.
- Getty family fortune
- Getty family trust
- Ms. Getty
Examples
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It's obvious the people prefer Jim Gettys to me.
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Now this is about the Getty family.
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To be a Getty is an extraordinary thing.
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I'm not a real Getty.
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Would you say Mr. Gettys is the problem?
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You've got to remember who the Gettys are.
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You're writing about Mr. Gettys, aren't you?
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Good night, Mr. Gettys.
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The wealthy Getty family has made a significant impact on the art world.
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Many people are familiar with the Getty name due to their vast art collection and philanthropy.
Surface Forms
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Etymology
Getty is a family name or surname, like 'Smith' or 'Brown', and calling someone a 'Getty' usually means they are a member of that well-known, wealthy family.