oom

/ ˈuːəm /

noun

1. a title of respect used to address an elderly man

Word History and Origins

Origin of oom¹

Afrikaans: literally, uncle

Example Sentences

“Take the bird, Oom Sarel,” he said, making as though he would pull it out from the back of the buggy.

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Then he ran down the kopje in a great hurry and called out, ‘Good morning, Oom.’

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Oom Leeuw crept up slowly, quietly, like a skelm, behind Brother Bullfrog.

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The man who broke the bones said: “If Oom Leeuw wants me he can come and look for me at the dam.”

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That was the worst insult you can ever give a grown-up jakhals, and Oom Jakhals growled more than ever.

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