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tommy Definition and Meaning in English (tommy definition)

noun
Synonyms:British soldiersquaddie
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Tommy definition: A familiar and informal name for a British private soldier, especially during the World Wars.

Definitions of Tommy

  1. 1noun(colloquial)

    A familiar and informal name for a British private soldier, especially during the World Wars.

  2. 2noun(none)

    A diminutive form of the male given name Thomas.

Example Sentences

“The old man often spoke of the brave Tommies who fought in the war.”

“Tommy is a common nickname for someone named Thomas.”

Synonyms

British soldiersquaddie

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