Atkins

English

Etymology

From Atkin +‎ -s.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈætkɪnz/

• Audio (Southern England):

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Proper noun

Atkins (countable and uncountable, plural Atkinses)

1. A surname transferred from the given name meaning "son of Atkin (Adam)".
2. Abbreviation of the Atkins diet.
3. Abbreviation of the Atkins Nutritional Approach.
4. A number of places in the United States:
   1. A city in Pope County, Arkansas.
   2. A city in Benton County, Iowa.
   3. An unincorporated community in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
   4. An unincorporated community in Morrill County, Nebraska.
   5. A census-designated place in Smyth County, Virginia.
   6. An unincorporated community in Hiles, Forest County, Wisconsin.

Derived terms

• Atkins diet
• Tommy Atkins

Proper noun

Atkins

1. plural of Atkin

See also

• Adkins
• Atkinson

Anagrams

• Tanski, astink, stinka, takins