ziom

Etymology

Back-formation from ziomek.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʑɔm/

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• Rhymes: -ɔm
• Syllabification: ziom

Noun

ziom m pers (diminutive ziomuś)

1. (slang) homie, bro, friend

   Synonyms: see Thesaurus:znajomy

2. (slang) dude; generic term for a person

   Synonyms: facet, kolo, typ

Further reading

• ziom in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
• ziom in Polish dictionaries at PWN

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [t͡si.ˈom]

Noun

ziom (nominative plural zioms)

1. uncle
   • 1940, “Pro yunanef Nedänik”, in Volapükagased pro Nedänapükans, pages 30, 37:

     Ziom oba binom bumavan, bumom domis in zif.

     My uncle is an architect, he builds houses in the city.