tom

See also Tom

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /tɒm/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /tɑm/

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Noun

Singular tom

Plural toms

1. (countable) A tom is a tomcat.
2. (countable) A tom is the male of certain animals.
3. (countable) (slang) A tom is a female prostitute.
4. (countable) (derogatory) A tom is an Uncle Tom (a black person who is too willing to serve or please white people)