Tom and Jerry
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Etymology
Origin of Tom and Jerry
First recorded in 1820–30; named after the principal characters in Life in London (1821) by Pierce Egan (died 1849), English writer
Example Sentences
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“It started with Tom and Jerry and Bugs Bunny as a kid, watching them conduct,” Cooper told “CBS Mornings” on Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2023
One family member described the pair as being like Tom and Jerry.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2023
It was like watching Tom and Jerry cartoons where the mouse hides behind the door holding a giant hammer to bonk the cat on the head when he races blindly into the room.
From Washington Times • Jun. 16, 2022
On the sawdust path that led to the manger, you might find a pilgrim, an African drummer, or even Tom from "Tom and Jerry."
From Fox News • Dec. 13, 2021
S'pose there's a time fuse lit when it's a human listening, like a stick of Tom and Jerry dynamite?
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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