abominable snowman

noun

abominable snow·​man
-ˈsnō-mən,
-ˌman How to pronounce abominable snowman (audio)
often capitalized A&S
: a mysterious creature with human or apelike characteristics reported to exist in the high Himalayas

called also yeti

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Whether the Grinch, Jack Frost or Oogie Boogie, these movie villains make rooting for the bad guy more fun in these must-watch holiday classics Comments A Grinch and a Scrooge and an abominable snowman! — Mike Miller, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Pre-Lit PVC Pathway Markers 4-Count Save 33% on these playful pathway lights featuring Bumble the abominable snowman. — Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024

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1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of abominable snowman was in 1921

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abominable snowman

noun
often capitalized A&S
: a creature somewhat resembling a human being or ape that is reported to exist in the Himalayas

called also yeti

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