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tiger

 

[ หˆtaษชษกษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

wild animal

A tiger is a large carnivorous feline mammal with a striped coat, native to Asia. Tigers are known for their strength, agility, and hunting prowess. They are solitary animals and are at the top of the food chain in their habitats.

Synonyms

big cat, panthera tigris

Examples of usage

  • The tiger stealthily stalked its prey through the jungle.
  • Tigers are endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.
Context #2 | Noun

symbol of strength

In many cultures, the tiger is seen as a symbol of power, courage, and protection. It is often used as a mascot for sports teams or as a representation of bravery.

Synonyms

mascot, symbol

Examples of usage

  • The football team adopted the tiger as their mascot for its fierce reputation.
  • She showed the strength and determination of a tiger in facing her challenges.
Context #3 | Verb

act aggressively

To tiger means to behave aggressively or fiercely, like a tiger hunting its prey. It can also refer to showing dominance or assertiveness in a situation.

Synonyms

act aggressively, dominate

Examples of usage

  • He tends to tiger whenever he feels threatened.
  • She decided to tiger her way through negotiations to get what she wanted.

Translations

Translations of the word "tiger" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tigre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเค˜

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tiger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ harimau

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะธะณั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tygrys

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่™Ž (ใจใ‚‰)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tigre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tigre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaplan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ธ๋ž‘์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู…ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tygr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tiger

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่€่™Ž (lวŽohว”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tiger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรญgrisdรฝr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพะปะฑะฐั€ั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒคแƒฎแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pษ™lษ™ng

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tigre

Word origin

The word 'tiger' originates from the Greek word 'tigris,' which in turn is derived from a Persian word. Tigers have been revered and feared by humans for centuries, appearing in various mythologies and folklore. They are iconic symbols of strength, beauty, and wild nature.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,587, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.