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/stiːn/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A type of stone or a small piece of rock, often used in a colloquial sense.
He picked up a steen from the beach to skip across the water.
A surname or last name, notably of individuals of Dutch or certain European descent.
Mrs. Steen is the new teacher in our school.
Etymology
From Middle English 'steen' - variant of 'stone', from Old English 'stan'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a steen's throw:
A short distance.
to be in the steen stone:
To be solid or secure.
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Slang Meanings
An informal term for a chill or calm situation.
Let's just keep it steen tonight and relax.
Referring to someone who is very chill or relaxed.
He's so steen, nothing ever stresses him out.