phenom

== English == === Etymology === Clipping of phenomenon (“remarkable occurrence”). American English, c. 1890s. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈfɛ.nəm/, /ˈfiː.nɒm/ Rhymes: -ɛnəm === Noun === phenom (plural phenoms) Someone or something that is phenomenal, especially a promising young player in sports like baseball, American football, basketball, tennis, and golf. One who is hip and fashionable. ==== Usage notes ==== Often used sarcastically or in jest. ==== See also ==== Thesaurus:child prodigy