throwback

Speech parts

1. throwback - Noun

2. throwback - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

characteristic of an atavist

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

return relic boomerang reaction shift decline switch reverse delay legacy shifting recession renewal retention reversal
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Antonyms

darwinism development force growth movement rise
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Hypernyms

being return organism recurrence

Anagrams

Backworth

Examples

Adele posted a touching tribute to her ‘angel girl’ Nicole Richie for her 39th birthday, including several throwback moments of the pair! Source: Internet

Actress Karisma Kapoor has shared a throwback picture from her childhood with Kareena Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor along with their grandparents, giving out major sibling goals. Source: Internet

Actor Disha Patani and Tiger Shroff took to their social media handles to share their wishes on Baaghi 3 director Ahmed Khan’s birthday with a throwback picture. Source: Internet

Ang Lee’s sweeping, romantic, wire-work throwback to the wuxia genre hit U.S. theaters a couple weeks before Christmas, eventually expanding into wide release and grossing more than $100 million at the domestic box office. Source: Internet

A local Saturday night residency at the Wizbah venue saw throwback covers with a growing list of original songs which developed a cult following for the band. Source: Internet

Alessandro Catena's hyper-realistic pencil portrait of Aaron Paul's Jesse Pinkman is a throwback to season 3 when Walter and the aforementioned dealer commenced cooking up a storm at Gus Fring's behest. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

throwaway throwaway fact throwaway ticketing Throwback Thursday throwball throwboard