Meaning of the word throwback in English
What does throwback mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
throwback
US /ˈθroʊ.bæk/
UK /ˈθrəʊ.bæk/
Noun
1.
a person or thing that is similar to something from an earlier time
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That old car is a real throwback to the 70s.
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His fashion sense is a total throwback to the 90s.
2.
a genetic characteristic that reappears after being absent for several generations
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The child's red hair was a genetic throwback to her great-grandmother.
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Some ancient traits can appear as a throwback in modern species.