Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tammy

noun

ˈtamē

Definition

Tammy refers to a type of fabric or a specific style or genre of cap that is often associated with traditional Scottish attire.

Examples

He wore a colorful tammy during the winter festival.
The performers dressed in traditional Scottish costumes, complete with tammy hats.
She knitted a beautiful tammy for her husband as a gift.

Meaning

A tammy is most commonly used to describe a tam o’shanter, which is a traditional Scottish cap characterized by its wide, floppy brim and a pom-pom on top.