caveman

noun

cave·​man ˈkāv-ˌman How to pronounce caveman (audio)
1
: a cave dweller especially of the Stone Age
2
: a man who acts in a rough or crude manner

Examples of caveman in a Sentence

married a caveman who spends all his free time swigging beer and watching sports on TV
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Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of caveman was in 1865

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“Caveman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caveman. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

caveman

noun
cave·​man ˈkāv-ˌman How to pronounce caveman (audio)
: a person living in a cave especially during the Stone Age
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