caveman

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

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant un homme préhistorique vivant dans des cavernes, souvent utilisé de manière informelle pour décrire une personne au comportement primitif ou rustre.

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.

   🇫🇷homme préhistorique

   Synonymes: 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   • His caveman attitude towards women is outdated.

   🇫🇷Homme des cavernes (au sens figuré)

   Synonymes: barbarianboorchurlloutyahoo

   Antonymes: civiliancosmopolitegentlemansophisticate

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