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

An artist famed for his microscopic sculptures has created a miniature work of Tommy Shelby, from Peaky Blinders.

From BBC

“Our highest priority is the safety and security of Americans, including our diplomats,” State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said.

From The Wall Street Journal

After collaborating on the reggaeton track “Tommy & Pamela” in 2024, the two Mexican artists went public as an item last year.

From Los Angeles Times

It was estimated there were more than 800 preventable baby deaths across the UK in the NHS in 2023 and 2024, according to the Sands and Tommy's Joint Policy Unit.

From BBC

Hurt was sidelined for much of the 2025 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery and finished with triple-A Oklahoma City.

From Los Angeles Times