Tom
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tɒm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tom is a noun meaning The male of the domesticated cat, especially if not neutered.
Meaning
The male of the domesticated cat, especially if not neutered.
More Meanings
- The male of the turkey.
- The male of the orangutan.
- The male of certain other animals.
- (UK, slang, dated) A female prostitute.
- (US, slang) A lesbian.
- (music) Clipping of tom-tom.
- (obsolete) The jack of trumps in the card game gleek.
Example Sentences
Toms 90p a pound
“I'd like sausage, eggs, bacon, toms, mushies, beans – oh, and some fried bread,” said Mike.
Word Forms
- toms
- tomming
- tommed
Synonyms for tom
Depending on context, synonyms include he-cat, male, buck, stag, turkey cock, gobbler.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include turkey cock, gobbler, tum, soup, tang, sandy.
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Sources & Attribution
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