tarquin
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A posh young man from a privileged upper-class background.
Register: derogatory, slang
Examples
While visiting Oxford, I saw a group of Tarquins haw-hawing about their gap yah.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tarquin” mean?
A posh young man from a privileged upper-class background.
Is “tarquin” formal or informal?
tarquin is generally derogatory, slang.