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oom.

An older man, especially an uncle. (Frequently as a respectful form of address.)

3 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ʊəm/General-South-African/ʊm/UK
  1. An older man, especially an uncle. (Frequently as a respectful form of address.)

    South-Africa
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Afrikaans oom. Doublet of eam and ohm.

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