caveman

A noun referring to a prehistoric human who lived in caves, often used informally to describe a person with primitive or unsophisticated behavior.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее доисторического человека, жившего в пещерах, часто используемое неформально для описания человека с примитивным или неотесанным поведением.

1. Prehistoric human A2 formal

   A human from the prehistoric period who lived in caves or simple shelters.

   • Cavemen used stone tools for hunting and gathering.
   • The museum has a diorama showing how cavemen lived.
   • Cavemen are often depicted wearing animal skins.

   🇷🇺Пещерный человек

   Synonyms: cave dweller

2. Unrefined or primitive person B2 informal

   A person who is considered uncivilized, rude, or lacking modern manners.

   • He ate his steak like a caveman, using only his hands.
   • Don't be such a caveman; use a fork and knife.
   • His caveman attitude towards women is outdated.

   🇷🇺Пещерный человек

   Synonyms: barbarianboorchurlloutyahoo

   Antonyms: civiliancosmopolitegentlemansophisticate

• cavemen plural form
• cavemen's possessive plural form
• caveman's possessive singular form