Meaning of tommyknocker | Babel Free
/ˈtɒmiːnɒkə/Definitions
A mythical creature, like a brownie or leprechaun, believed to live in underground tunnels; later associated with dead miners.
Examples
“Then he's down one of these adits, talking to the tommyknockers, more'n likely.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.