nixon

Nix-on · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Richard Nixon (1913-1994), the 37th President of the United States (1969-1974), who resigned from office due to the Watergate scandal.

  2. 2.

    (by extension) A symbol of political scandal or cover-up.

Related words

See also: Watergate, president, resignation

Etymology

English surname, originally meaning "son of Nicholas."