tomtate

tom·tate

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tom-teyt]
- /ˈtɒm teɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tom-teyt]
- /ˈtɒm teɪt/

Definition of tomtate word

noun tomtate a grunt, Haemulon aurolineatum, inhabiting waters off the West Indies and Florida. 1

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Origin of tomtate

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1890-95; origin uncertain

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Parts of speech for Tomtate

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tomtate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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