Tom
tɒm
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Definition of Tom - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
namesRarediminutive of the male name ThomasRare
  • Tom is short for Thomas.
diminutive nickname shortened
2.
bellsDatedUKlarge, deep-toned bellDatedUK
  • The church's Tom rang loudly at noon.
bell chime gong
3.
ethnic slurRareSlangUSoffensive term for a subservient Black manRareSlangUS
  • The term Tom is considered derogatory.
sellout traitor Uncle Tom
4.
medicalDatedUSeuphemism for menstruationDatedUS
  • She said Tom was visiting this week.
menstruation monthly period
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Images of Tom

  • Tom: large, deep-toned bell
    large, deep-toned bell

Expressions with Tom

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any Tom, Dick or Harryn.
ordinary person without special qualities
The event is open to any Tom, Dick or Harry.
Tom Khan.
Thai soup with coconut milk and spices
Tom Kha is a popular dish in Thailand.
Tom, Dick and Harryn.
ordinary people, especially random or unknown ones
You can't just let any Tom, Dick and Harry in here!
Uncle Tomn.
servile black character in a novel by Stowe
Uncle Tom is a central figure in the story.
Tom Collinsn.
cocktail with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and soda
I ordered a Tom Collins at the bar.
Uncle Tom Cobley and allexp.
used to conclude a long list of names
He invited John, Mary, Uncle Tom Cobley and all.

Origin of Tom

Aramaic, te'oma (twin)

Terms related to Tom

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Tommydiminutiveformmalenamenicknameshortbelfrycarillonclangpealresonance

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gobblern.
animal
male turkey often called a tom
swiftyn.
Tom Swifty
pun style where adverb relates to dialogue
TomKatn.
celebrities
the celebrity couple Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes

Examples of Tom in a sentence

  • Everyone calls him Tom at work.
  • The Tom echoed through the valley.
  • A Tom was added to the bell tower.
  • Using the term Tom can be deeply hurtful.
  • The word Tom is often used in a derogatory manner.
  • Tom arrived unexpectedly, causing her discomfort.

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  1. French:Tom, Noir servile, ...
  2. German:Tom, ...
  3. Italian:Tom, ...
  4. Spanish:Tom, ...
  5. Portuguese:Tom, ...
  6. Chinese:汤姆, 汤姆钟, ...
  7. Japanese:トム, 生理, ...
  8. Arabic:توم, جَرَس كَبِير عَمِيق النَّغْمَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:טוֹם, ...
  10. Russian:Том, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Том, ...
  12. Hindi:टॉम, ...
ToM
/tiː oʊ ɛm/

Definition of ToM - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

acr: theory of mindTECH.ability to understand others' thoughts and feelingsTECH.
  • ToM helps kids understand their friends better.
  • ToM is crucial for effective communication in teams.
  • Understanding ToM can improve empathy in relationships.
empathy
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Origin of ToM

Acronym, Theory of Mind

Terms related to ToM

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awarenesscognitioncomprehensioninsightintuitionperceptionrecognitionunderstanding

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  1. French:théorie de l'esprit, ...
  2. German:ToM, ...
  3. Italian:ToM, ...
  4. Spanish:teoría de la mente, ...
  5. Portuguese:teoria da mente, ...
  6. Chinese:心智理论, ...
  7. Japanese:心の理論, ...
  8. Arabic:نظرية العقل, ...
  9. Hebrew:תֵּיאוֹרְיַת הַתּוֹדָעָה, ...
  10. Russian:теория разума, ...
  11. Ukrainian:теорія психічного, ...
  12. Hindi:मन का सिद्धांत, ...
TOM
tɒm

Definition of TOM - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

acr: time of the monthDatedtime when women have their menstrual periodDated
  • She feels tired during her TOM.
  • She craves chocolate during her TOM.
  • Her TOM always makes her feel bloated.
menstruation PMS
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cyclediscomfortflowhormonalmonthlyovulationperiod

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  1. French:période, ...
  2. German:Tage, ...
  3. Italian:quei giorni, ...
  4. Spanish:SPM, ...
  5. Portuguese:período menstrual, ...
  6. Chinese:月经期, ...
  7. Japanese:月のもの, ...
  8. Arabic:الدورة الشهرية, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַמַּחְזוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:эти дни, ...
  11. Ukrainian:місячні, ...
  12. Hindi:महीने के वे दिन, ...
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