1920–25; spurious translation of a supposed Tibetan phrase metoh kangmi, probably an erroneous rendering of Tibetan mi t'om man-bear and k'ang mi snowfield man
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With the parents up front and their daughter and a giant, stuffed Abominable Snowman sharing the backseat, the Portland family eased their vehicle through the first “Maine Celebration of Lights” at the Cumberland Fair Grounds.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 20, 2021
Holiday Baking Championship: Gingerbread Showdown In the new episode “Have Yourself a Scary Little Christmas,” the Abominable Snowman inspires the teams for a “Monster Christmas” theme.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2021
For me, it’s a Bumble the Abominable Snowman bobblehead found among my sister’s workplace items.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 22, 2017
In the earliest series, Mr. Stingel walked repeatedly across big, thick slabs of Styrofoam wearing shoes dipped in acid, leaving frenzies of goofy Abominable Snowman footprints.
From New York Times ● Dec. 31, 2015
While Hannah admired an exhibit on rare gems, the girls checked out the Abominable Snowman exhibit.
From "Case of the Sneaky Snowman: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #5" by Carolyn Keene
Early roles included a cannibal in a commercial for Hertz rent-a-car and an abominable snowman in the 1981 film “Caveman.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2023
He grew up in Anchorage, Alaska, where you’re more likely to encounter an abominable snowman than an NFL alum.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 22, 2019
Apparently, Trail’s friend is a bit batty on his bat knowledge, but it’s no wonder since he’s looking for the mythical abominable snowman.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 1, 2019
It is named for the abominable snowman, the Bigfoot said to haunt the Himalayas and the Hindu Kush — a myth whose legend eclipses its reality.
From New York Times ● Oct. 2, 2015
But you do find some sorts of stereotypes: For instance, the “levitating monk” appears in “Tintin” as well as many other comics, and also of course this creation of the Yeti, the abominable snowman.
From Salon ● Jun. 16, 2012
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