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throwback

UK
/ˈθrəʊbæk/
US
/ˈθroʊbæk/

Translations

throwbacknoun
throwbacks
pl
UK
/ˈθrəʊbæk/
US
/ˈθroʊbæk/
atavismeSurtout en biologie et en évolution.
The animal's unusual features were considered a throwback to its prehistoric ancestors.
Les caractéristiques inhabituelles de l'animal ont été considérées comme un atavisme de ses ancêtres préhistoriques.
vestige du passéPour une personne, un objet ou un style qui rappelle une époque révolue.
His style of dress is a throwback to the 1970s.
Son style vestimentaire est un vestige du passé des années 1970.
Additional translations
clin d'œil au passéSouvent pour un événement, une ambiance ou une référence nostalgique.
Synonyms
nostalgia
throwback moment
retro
blast from the past
reminiscence
throwbackadjective
more throwback
Comp.
most throwback
Super.
UK
/ˈθrəʊbæk/
US
/ˈθroʊbæk/
rétroS'emploie pour un style ou un aspect rappelant une époque passée.
Her throwback fashion sense made her stand out at the modern party.
Son sens de la mode rétro la faisait ressortir lors de la soirée moderne.
Additional translations
d'un autre tempsPlus descriptif, pour un effet nostalgique ou archaïque.

Definitions

throwbacknoun
A reversion to an earlier ancestral characteristic.
The animal's unusual features were considered a throwback to its prehistoric ancestors.
A person or thing having the characteristics of a former time.
His style of dress is a throwback to the 1970s.
An event, situation, or thing that is reminiscent of an earlier time.
The retro-themed party was a fun throwback to the 80s.
throwbackadjective
Characteristic of an earlier time or style; reminiscent of the past.
Her throwback fashion sense made her stand out at the modern party.
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