Tux
Tux (noun) means informal shortening of tuxedo, a formal dinner jacket suit. Example: “He rented a tux for the wedding.”
How to use Tux
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShort for tuxedo (a formal suit); also the name of the Linux penguin mascot.
As "dinner suit", it is informal and mainly American — British English favours "dinner jacket" or "black tie".
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He rented a _____ for the wedding.
Etymology
As clothing, a clipped form of "tuxedo". As the Linux mascot, coined from "Torvalds Unix" (after Linux creator Linus Torvalds), with a nod to the tuxedo-like markings of penguins.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Tux” mean?
The word “Tux” means informal shortening of tuxedo, a formal dinner jacket suit. In plain terms, short for tuxedo (a formal suit); also the name of the Linux penguin mascot.
How do you pronounce “Tux”?
“Tux” is pronounced tuhks (/tʌks/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tux” in a sentence?
Here is “Tux” used in a sentence: “He rented a tux for the wedding.”
What part of speech is “Tux”?
Depending on how it is used, “Tux” can be a noun and a name.
How many meanings does “Tux” have?
“Tux” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal shortening of tuxedo, a formal dinner jacket suit.
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