cave man

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [keyv man]
- /keɪv mæn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [keyv man]
- /keɪv mæn/

Definitions of cave man words

noun cave man a prehistoric human being of the Stone Age who lived in caves 3
noun cave man a man who is rough and crudely direct, esp. toward women 3
noun cave man a cave dweller, especially of the Stone Age. 1
noun cave man a man who behaves in a rough, primitive manner, especially toward women. 1

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Origin of cave man

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65

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Parts of speech for Cave man

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cave man popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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