Definition of PHENOM

phenom

Meanings

Plural: phenoms

Noun

  • Someone or something that is phenomenal, especially a promising young player in sports like baseball, American football, basketball, tennis, and golf.
  • One who is hip and fashionable.

Origin / Etymology

Clipping of phenomenon (“remarkable occurrence”). American English, c. 1890s.

Scrabble Score: 13

phenom is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
phenom is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
phenom is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

phenom is a valid Words With Friends word