tommy

noun
UK: /ˈtɒm.i/
US: /ˈtɑː.mi/

  1. A common nickname for a male, often Thomas.

    1. Tommy is my brother's best friend, he is very kind. [ ] [ ]
    2. Everyone calls him Tommy, although his given name is actually Theodore. [ ] [ ]

  2. A British soldier, especially a private.

    1. My grandfather served as a Tommy in World War II when he was young. [ ] [ ]
    2. The film depicted the harsh realities faced by the Tommies in the trenches. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

thomas
tommy noun

  1. An automatic rifle often associated with gangsters in 1920's-30's

    1. The gangsters were often seen with Tommy guns. [ ] [ ]
    2. In the old movies, you always see them using a Tommy to solve their problems. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tommy" in English means: A common nickname for a male, often Thomas., A British soldier, especially a private..

The phonetic transcription of "tommy" is /ˈtɒm.i/ in British English and /ˈtɑː.mi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tommy": thomas.

Example usage of "tommy": "Tommy is my brother's best friend, he is very kind.". More examples on the page.