Gollum
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Noun — Someone who acts obsessive, secretive, and twisted the way Tolkien's Gollum character does, especially over a prized possession.
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Etymology
From Gollum, the tormented creature in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth stories, originally called Sméagol before the name changed to describe the strange swallowing noise he made.
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What does “Gollum” mean?
The word “Gollum” means someone who acts obsessive, secretive, and twisted the way Tolkien's Gollum character does, especially over a prized possession. In plain terms, acting like the obsessive, sneaky, "my precious" character from The Lord of the Rings.
How do you pronounce “Gollum”?
“Gollum” is pronounced GAH-luhm (/ˈɡɑləm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gollum” in a sentence?
Here is “Gollum” used in a sentence: “He gets all Gollum whenever anyone touches his phone.”
What part of speech is “Gollum”?
Depending on how it is used, “Gollum” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “Gollum” have?
“Gollum” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who acts obsessive, secretive, and twisted the way Tolkien's Gollum character does, especially over a prized possession.
