throwback
Pronunciation
/ˈθɹoʊˌbæk/

Definition & Meaning of "throwback"in English

Throwback
01

a reappearance of an earlier characteristic

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
throwbacks
02

an organism that has the characteristics of a more primitive type of that organism

03

a person, thing, or event that recalls or resembles something from the past

Slang

What does "throwback" mean in casual slang?

It is used to describe a person, thing, or event that recalls or resembles something from the past, often in a nostalgic or affectionate way. People typically post "throwback" photos on social media with the hashtag #TBT (Throwback Thursday) to share old memories. The term originated in early 2000s internet and social media culture, particularly on platforms like Instagram and Facebook, and has since become standard in everyday speech.

Examples
That old song is such a throwback to my high school days.
throwback
01

characteristic of an atavist

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most throwback
Comparative
more throwback
gradable
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