tammy
word
/ˈtæmi/
TA-mee
/tˈæmi/
TA-mee
Definition
A tammy is a traditional Scottish woolen cap, usually round and flat, also known as a tam-o'-shanter.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in historical, cultural, or fashion contexts. 'Tammy' can sometimes be a nickname for names like Tamara, but as a noun it refers to the cap. Most common in Scotland or Scottish references.
Spanish: tammy (tipo de gorra escocesa)Portuguese (BR): tammy (tipo de boina escocesa)Portuguese (PT): tammy (tipo de boina escocesa)Chinese (Simplified): 塔米帽（苏格兰式贝雷帽）Chinese (Traditional): 塔米帽（蘇格蘭式貝雷帽）Hindi: टैमी (स्कॉटलैंड की टोपी का विशेष प्रकार)Arabic: طامية (قبعة اسكتلندية تقليدية)Bengali: ট্যামি (স্কটিশ উলের টুপি)Russian: тамми (шотландский берет)Japanese: タミー（スコットランドの帽子）Vietnamese: mũ tammy (mũ len kiểu Scotland)Korean: 타미 (스코틀랜드 모자)Turkish: tammy (İskoç beresi)Urdu: ٹیمی (اسکاتش اون کی ٹوپی)Indonesian: tammy (topi wol Skotlandia)
Example Sentences
He bought a red tammy in Scotland.
basic
A traditional tammy is made of wool.
basic
The boy wore a blue tammy to the festival.
basic
My grandfather used to wear a tammy whenever it was cold outside.
natural
You really suit that green tammy—it looks great on you!
natural
At the Highland Games, you’ll see lots of men sporting a tammy.
natural