Yeti: meaning, definitions and examples

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yeti

 

[ หˆjษ›ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mythical creature

The yeti, often referred to as the 'Abominable Snowman,' is a legendary ape-like creature said to inhabit the Himalayan mountains. It is often depicted as a large, hairy humanoid and has become a part of various folklore and legends in the region.

Synonyms

Abominable Snowman, Bigfoot, Sasquatch

Examples of usage

  • Climbers often share stories of encountering a yeti.
  • The search for the yeti has intrigued adventurers for decades.
  • Many believe the yeti is a myth, while others claim to have seen one.

Translations

Translations of the word "yeti" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น yeti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Yeti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ yeti

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะนะตั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ yeti

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใ‚จใƒ†ใ‚ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท yรฉti

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ yeti

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yeti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ˆํ‹ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yeti

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ yeti

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›ชไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ yeti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yeti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะนะตั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yeti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ yeti

Etymology

The word 'yeti' originates from the Tibetan language, where it is termed 'yeh-teh' or 'yeh-te' meaning 'rocky place.' The term was introduced to the Western world in the early 20th century during explorations of the Himalayas. The 'Abominable Snowman' label was popularized by British explorer Henry Newman in 1921, who misinterpreted local reports of a 'mighty man-like creature' as something monstrous and savage. Since then, the yeti has appeared in various media, folklore, and cryptozoological studies, making it one of the most famous mythical beings associated with the mountains. Its imagery often reflects the clash between nature and humanity, symbolizing the fears and mysteries that mountainous terrains hold.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,190, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.