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tom in Spanish

tom in Spanish is gato, macho, tamtan — tom means a male cat.

tom in Spanish

gato
noun
The male of the domesticated cat, especially if not neutered.
macho
noun
The male of certain other animals.
tamtan
noun
(obsolete) The jack of trumps in the card game gleek.

What does "tom" mean?

  1. noun A male cat.
    "Our neighbor's tom sleeps on the garden wall all afternoon."
  2. verb To behave in a servile, deferential way toward a dominant group, especially white authority (offensive slang, derived from "Uncle Tom").
    "The character was criticized for how the film had him tom his way through every scene."
  3. name A common diminutive of the male given name Thomas, also used as a name in its own right.
    "Everyone called him Tom instead of Thomas."
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tom in a sentence

  • Our neighbor's tom sleeps on the garden wall all afternoon.
  • The vet said the tom needed to stay indoors while his scratches healed.
  • The character was criticized for how the film had him tom his way through every scene.
  • Everyone called him Tom instead of Thomas.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tom" in Spanish?
"tom" in Spanish is gato, macho, tamtan. tom means: A male cat.
How do you use "tom" in a sentence?
Example: "Our neighbor's tom sleeps on the garden wall all afternoon." In Spanish, "tom" is gato, macho, tamtan.
Are there other ways to say "tom" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "tom": gato, macho, tamtan.
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