noun
Uncommon
Tyrone
teye-ROHN
Tyrone (noun) means slang for a Black man regarded as charming or successful with women. Example: “Her friends joked that her new boyfriend was a total Tyrone.”
noun
1
Slang for a Black man regarded as charming or successful with women.
"Her friends joked that her new boyfriend was a total Tyrone."
How to use Tyrone
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal slang use of the given name Tyrone to describe a smooth-talking, popular guy.
When to use it
Slang — mostly heard in casual speech and online, not in formal writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Tyrones
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Etymology
Derived from Irish Tír Eoghain, literally “land of Eoghan”.
Rhymes for Tyrone
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What does “Tyrone” mean?
The word “Tyrone” means slang for a Black man regarded as charming or successful with women. In plain terms, an informal slang use of the given name Tyrone to describe a smooth-talking, popular guy.
How do you pronounce “Tyrone”?
“Tyrone” is pronounced teye-ROHN (/taɪˈɹoʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tyrone” in a sentence?
Here is “Tyrone” used in a sentence: “Her friends joked that her new boyfriend was a total Tyrone.”
What part of speech is “Tyrone”?
“Tyrone” is a noun.
Is “Tyrone” a common word?
“Tyrone” is an uncommon word in modern English.
