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
He cracked a small smile and said, "I don't think you saw the Abominable Snowman, girls. I think you had a Frosty sighting!"
From "Case of the Sneaky Snowman: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #5" by Carolyn Keene
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