Tommy

noun

Tom·​my ˈtä-mē How to pronounce Tommy (audio)
plural Tommies
: a British soldier

Word History

Etymology

Thomas Atkins, name used as model in official army forms

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Tommy was in 1884

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Cite this Entry

“Tommy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tommy. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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