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Oom vs Oos - What's the difference?

oom | oos |

As a noun oom

is (south africa) an older man, especially an uncle (frequently as a respectful form of address).

As an initialism oos is

(physics|measurement).

oom

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (South Africa) An older man, especially an uncle. (Frequently as a respectful form of address.)
  • *1979 , , A Dry White Season , Vintage 1998, p. 73:
  • *:He raised his glass. ‘Here's to you, Oom Ben,’ he said. ‘Give them hell.’
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    oos

    English

    Noun

    (head)

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