mathmo

English

Etymology

Diminutive of mathematician with -o.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmæθməʊ/

Noun

mathmo (plural mathmos)

1. (UK, slang, chiefly Cambridge University) A mathematician.
   • 1986, University of Cambridge. Archimedeans, Eureka: Issues 46-50:

     This year's Honesty Prize goes to the natural sciences supervisor, who replied to a question with, "Don't ask me, I'm not a mathmo."

   • 2003, Sally Clough, “Teacher Training - opinions please”, in alt.uk.a-levels (Usenet):

     I'm currently a third year mathmo at Cambridge […]

   • 2007, C. N. Barton, The Cambridge Diaries: A Tale of Friendship, Love And Economics, page 134:

     Historians mingled with mathmos, medics with geographers. It was beautiful.

See also

• natsci

Anagrams

• mathom