tommy

[ˈtɒmi]

tommy Definition

  • 1a child's name for a soldier, especially a British soldier
  • 2a type of drum, especially one used in the military

Using tommy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tommy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The children were excited to see the tommies marching in the parade.

  • Example

    He played the tommy during the military ceremony.

tommy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tommy

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Summary: tommy in Brief

The term 'tommy' [ˈtɒmi] has two meanings: a child's name for a soldier, especially a British soldier, and a type of drum, especially one used in the military. It is an informal word and has synonyms like 'soldier' and 'drum.'

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