hobbit

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A hobbit is a small, furry-footed creature from J.R.R. Tolkien's stories.

In everyday language, when we talk about a person who likes simple, quiet life, lives on the land or loves gardening, we might call them a "hobbit". This doesn't mean they're literally one of those fantasy creatures! It just means they enjoy a peaceful, self-sufficient lifestyle. You might hear someone say, "He's such a hobbit – always gardening and cooking his own meals."

How common is "hobbit"?

Word hobbit is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

noun

  • A Welsh unit of weight, equal to four Welsh pecks, or 168 pounds

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Real examples of "hobbit" in context

Elijah Wood Tastes the Lava of Mount Doom While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Elijah Wood Tastes the Lava of Mount Doom While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

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And then finally, is it true that you let out the fart heard round the shire, doing a hillside roll with your Hobbit castmates?

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