Etymology

oom

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Today it means: An older man, especially an uncle. (Frequently as a respectful form of address.) Full definition →

First used 19th c.Afrikaans oom
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oom · noun1

  1. Afrikaans · borrowed fromoom
  2. English todayoom

Borrowed from Afrikaans oom. Doublet of eam and ohm.

OOM · phrase, noun2

By initialism or acronymy.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. An older man, especially an uncle. (Frequently as a respectful form of address.)

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