Abominable Snowman

B2 8+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /əˈbɑːmɪnəbəl ˈsnoʊˌmæn/

Definitions of abominable snowman

noun A creature that is feared or dreaded due to its monstrous appearance or behavior.

Example Sentences

A1 The abominable snowman is a mythical creature that lives in the mountains.

A2 Many people believe in the legend of the abominable snowman.

B1 Hikers claim to have seen the abominable snowman while trekking in the Himalayas.

B2 Scientists have yet to find concrete evidence of the existence of the abominable snowman.

C1 There have been numerous expeditions to search for the abominable snowman, but none have been successful.

C2 The mystery surrounding the abominable snowman continues to intrigue both believers and skeptics alike.

Examples of abominable snowman in a Sentence

formal There have been reported sightings of the abominable snowman in the remote regions of the Himalayas.

informal I heard a rumor that the abominable snowman was spotted near the ski resort.

slang I can't believe you think the abominable snowman is real, you're such a conspiracy theorist.

figurative Facing my fears felt like coming face to face with the abominable snowman.

Grammatical Forms of abominable snowman

past tense

abominable snowmaned

plural

abominable snowmen

comparative

more abominable snowman

superlative

most abominable snowman

present tense

abominable snowman

future tense

will abominable snowman

perfect tense

has abominable snowmaned

continuous tense

is abominable snowmaning

singular

abominable snowman

positive degree

abominable snowman

infinitive

to abominable snowman

gerund

abominable snowmaning

participle

abominable snowmaned

Origin and Evolution of abominable snowman

First Known Use: 1921 year
Language of Origin: Tibetan
Story behind the word: The term 'abominable snowman' originated in Western popular culture as a mistranslation of the Tibetan word 'metoh-kangmi', which actually means 'man-bear snowman'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'abominable snowman' has become synonymous with the mythical creature known as the Yeti in the Himalayan region, despite the initial mistranslation.