tommy

¹ American  

[tom-ee] / ˈtɒm i /

noun

British.

PLURAL

tommies

1. (sometimes initial capital letter)  Tommy Atkins.

2. Slang.  bread, especially brown bread, or rations, as formerly distributed to troops and workers.

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Tommy ² American  

[tom-ee] / ˈtɒm i /

noun

1. a male given name, form of Thomas.

2. Also Tommie, Tommye. a female given name, form of Thomasina.

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tommy British  

/ ˈtɒmɪ /

noun

1. Also called: Tommy Atkins.  informal  (often capital) a private in the British Army

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Etymology

Origin of tommy

First recorded in 1775–85; by shortening

Example Sentences

Morgan Stanley analysts flag Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein parent company PVH, as a potential laggard, citing a slowdown in sales in recent weeks and elevated inventory levels that may lead to higher markdowns down the road.

From Barron's

Morgan Stanley analysts flag Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein parent company PVH, as a potential laggard, citing a slowdown in sales in recent weeks and elevated inventory levels that may lead to higher markdowns down the road.

From Barron's

On the same weekend Japan's Harry Hockings was given a red against Wales, which was also later scrubbed off, while Ireland supporters were up in arms as Springbok talisman Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu escaped censure for a clumsy challenge on Tommy O'Brien.

From BBC

Crystal Li and Tommy Wong of China Merchants Securities said last week that Qwen's launch was "supported by Alibaba's prolonged investment and cutting-edge capabilities in foundational models" for artificial intelligence.

From Barron's

After spending the first half of the 2025 season limited only to designated hitting duties while completing his recovery from a 2023 Tommy John procedure, the 31-year-old Ohtani resumed his two-way role over the second half, making 14 pitching starts for the Dodgers from June to September while increasing his workload one inning at a time.

From Los Angeles Times