"Tom put his mouth to the crack and began singing into it in a low voice. They could not catch the words, but evidently Merry was aroused." (J. R. R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring)
"We went back to his and tried a bit of The Tom Bombadil, but he didn't really have the voice for it. I prefer tenors..."
by Moorf97 February 01, 2022
Verb.
1: To act in a manner reminiscent of the character Tom Bombadil from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings"; characterized by a joyful, carefree demeanor and a detachment from mainstream concerns or conflicts.
2:To influence a situation or environment positively by adopting an unconventional, lighthearted attitude, often leading to unexpected or unconventional outcomes. In certain contexts, it can imply making a positive impact on the perception or acceptance of neurodivergent individuals.
1: To act in a manner reminiscent of the character Tom Bombadil from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings"; characterized by a joyful, carefree demeanor and a detachment from mainstream concerns or conflicts.
2:To influence a situation or environment positively by adopting an unconventional, lighthearted attitude, often leading to unexpected or unconventional outcomes. In certain contexts, it can imply making a positive impact on the perception or acceptance of neurodivergent individuals.
"Despite the tense atmosphere, she Tom Bombadilled through the meeting, bringing a sense of ease and acceptance that changed the entire dynamic."
by Kristyncredible December 22, 2023
Term for a literay character that serves no purpose in the narrative. Named for a superfluous character in J.R.R. Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring.
"That detective is such a Tom Bombadil, he never shows up in the story again and has no impact on the narrative or anyone's character development."
by Skeeter919 May 06, 2024