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tommy

Pronunciation: [ˈtɒmi]

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Learn how to use tommy in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “military”

(noun) a casual or slang term for a British soldier, especially used during World War I. It refers to a typical soldier who is considered brave and just doing his job.

Example

The tommy in the story showed great courage during the battle.

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Not every soldier in the war was a tommy; some were from different countries.

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What traits made the tommy of that time so respected?

Context: “informal use”

(noun) a common name for a young boy, often used in a friendly or affectionate way. You might hear it in stories or when talking to children.

Example

Tommy has a great imagination and loves playing outside.

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That was not the same Tommy who lived next door; it was someone else.

Example

Is Tommy coming to the park with us today?

Context: “games”

(noun) a type of toy or figurine used in childhood games, often seen in games like marbles or toy soldiers. Kids play with these items in imaginative scenarios.

Example

She carefully set up her tommy soldiers for the battle game.

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He lost his tommy during the game and couldn't find it anywhere.

Example

Do you have any tommys to play with in your collection?

How to pronounce tommy

Pronunciation: [ˈtɒmi]

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