Thagomizer

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Synonyms of thagomizer

Antonyms of thagomizer

Collocations of thagomizer

dinosaur
Frequency: 90 %

The thagomizer is a term coined by cartoonist Gary Larson in reference to the spiked tails of dinosaurs.

prehistoric animal
Frequency: 80 %

The thagomizer is a unique feature of prehistoric animals like Stegosaurus.

spiked tail
Frequency: 75 %

The thagomizer refers to the spiked tail found on certain dinosaurs.

anatomy
Frequency: 60 %

The thagomizer is a term used to describe a specific anatomical feature of some dinosaurs.

cartoonist
Frequency: 40 %

Cartoonist Gary Larson popularized the term thagomizer in a Far Side comic.

Idiomatic Expressions for thagomizer

  • Phrase: like a thagomizer to the head
    Meaning: a sudden and forceful impact or attack
    Usage: The unexpected news hit him like a thagomizer to the head.