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caveman

noun cave·man \ˈkāv-ˌman\

: a person who lived in a cave in ancient times

: a man who acts in a very rude and aggressive way

Full Definition of CAVEMAN

1
:  a cave dweller especially of the Stone Age
2
:  a man who acts in a rough or crude manner
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First Known Use of CAVEMAN

1865
CAVEMAN Defined for Kids

caveman

noun cave·man \ˈkāv-ˌman\
plural cave·men \-ˌmen\

Definition of CAVEMAN for Kids

:  a person living in a cave especially during the Stone Age

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