oom
Pronunciation: /ʊəm/
The English word “oom” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- An older man, especially an uncle. (Frequently as a respectful form of address.)
Etymology
Borrowed from Afrikaans oom. Doublet of eam and ohm.
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