How Do You Spell THROWBACK?

Pronunciation: [θɹˈə͡ʊbak] (IPA)

The spelling of "throwback" may cause some confusion due to English's irregular spelling rules. The correct pronunciation, according to IPA phonetic transcription, is /θroʊbæk/. The "th" sound is represented by the symbol "/θ/", indicating the unvoiced dental fricative sound. The word then continues with the "row" sound pronounced as "/roʊ/", followed by the "b" sound "/b/", and the final "ack" pronounced as "/æk/". Despite its somewhat irregular spelling, "throwback" is a commonly used term to refer to something that is reminiscent of an earlier time period or style.

THROWBACK Meaning and Definition

1. Throwback is a noun that is commonly used to describe something that takes one back in time, particularly to a previous era or period. It refers to a person, thing, or action that is reminiscent of or evokes a sense of nostalgia for an earlier time or past trend. The term often implies a return to an old-fashioned or outdated style or trend, but with a sense of fondness and appreciation rather than derogation.

   Throwbacks can manifest in various forms, ranging from fashion trends, music, movies, or other cultural elements that were popular in the past but have resurfaced or been revived in the present. For example, individuals may refer to wearing vintage clothing or listening to music from a bygone era as a throwback. Moreover, throwback can be used to describe certain behaviors or actions that are reminiscent of one's younger self or a specific event from the past.

   The term "throwback" can also be seen in the context of social media, where users often share old photographs, videos, or memories as a way to commemorate and relive moments from their past. In this context, a throwback is essentially a sentimental reminder of a particular time or experience that individuals feel compelled to share with others.

   Overall, a throwback refers to something that transports individuals back in time by reminding them of a particular period, style, trend, or personal memory, usually with a sense of nostalgia and appreciation.

2. An individual organism which manifests certain characters peculiar to a remote ancestor or to the original type, which have been in abeyance during one or more of the intermediate generations.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for THROWBACK

• rhrowback
• fhrowback
• ghrowback
• yhrowback
• 6hrowback
• 5hrowback
• tgrowback
• tbrowback
• tnrowback
• tjrowback
• turowback
• throweback
• thrwback
• throwbacc
• thronback
• throwbacs
• Throwbank
• thruwback
• threweback
• Thrusback
• throupback

Etymology of THROWBACK

The word "throwback" has its roots in sports terminology, specifically in the game of football (soccer). It originated from the action of "throwing back" the ball into play after it had gone out of bounds.

The term then extended its use to describe a player who throws the ball backward, contrary to the typical forward passing motion in football. This type of throw was often seen as a defensive move or a way to maintain possession.

In the 1900s, "throwback" began to be used metaphorically, referring to a person or thing that resembles an earlier or previous time period. This broader usage gained popularity in the 1960s and has since been adopted in various contexts beyond sports, such as fashion, music, and culture.

Similar spelling word for THROWBACK

• throw back.

Plural form of THROWBACK is THROWBACKS

Conjugate verb Throwback

CONDITIONAL

I would throwback

you would throwback

he/she/it would throwback

we would throwback

they would throwback

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be throwbacking

you would be throwbacking

he/she/it would be throwbacking

we would be throwbacking

they would be throwbacking

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have throwback

you would have throwback

he/she/it would have throwback

we would have throwback

they would have throwback

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been throwbacking

you would have been throwbacking

he/she/it would have been throwbacking

we would have been throwbacking

they would have been throwbacking

FUTURE

I will throwback

you will throwback

he/she/it will throwback

we will throwback

they will throwback

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be throwbacking

you will be throwbacking

he/she/it will be throwbacking

we will be throwbacking

they will be throwbacking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have throwbacked

you will have throwbacked

he/she/it will have throwbacked

we will have throwbacked

they will have throwbacked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been throwbacking

you will have been throwbacking

he/she/it will have been throwbacking

we will have been throwbacking

they will have been throwbacking

IMPERATIVE

you throwback

we let´s throwback

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to throwback

PAST

I throwbacked

you throwbacked

he/she/it throwbacked

we throwbacked

they throwbacked

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was throwbacking

you were throwbacking

he/she/it was throwbacking

we were throwbacking

they were throwbacking

PAST PARTICIPLE

throwbacked

PAST PERFECT

I had throwbacked

you had throwbacked

he/she/it had throwbacked

we had throwbacked

they had throwbacked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been throwbacking

you had been throwbacking

he/she/it had been throwbacking

we had been throwbacking

they had been throwbacking

PRESENT

I throwback

you throwback

he/she/it throwbacks

we throwback

they throwback

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am throwbacking

you are throwbacking

he/she/it is throwbacking

we are throwbacking

they are throwbacking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

throwbacking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have throwbacked

you have throwbacked

he/she/it has throwbacked

we have throwbacked

they have throwbacked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been throwbacking

you have been throwbacking

he/she/it has been throwbacking

we have been throwbacking

they have been throwbacking