word
Cartoon
Kah-RTOON
/kɑːˈrtuːn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
cartoon
Dictionary meaning
A film made by photographing a series of cartoon drawings to give the illusion of movement when projected in rapid sequence.
Examples
- I cartoon politicians for the local paper.
Synonyms: animated cartoon, toon
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