English Explanatory Dictionary

tux

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Clipping of tuxedo
name
  1. A cuddly cartoon penguin, the official Linux mascot.

Pronunciation

/tʌks/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-tux.wav

Word forms

tux tuxes

Etymology

Coined by James Hughes as a short form of Torvalds Unix (after Linus Torvalds), perhaps also influenced by tux, referring to the tuxedo that penguins are sometimes humorously said to be wearing.

Related words

🐧 embrace the penguin
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