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Definition of
phenom noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
phenom
noun
noun
NAmE
/
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ˈfinɑm
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/
,
NAmE
/
/
fəˈnɑm
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/
(
informal
)
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a person or thing that is very successful or impressive
synonym
phenomenon
the 17-year-old basketball phenom
See
phenom
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