timon

/ˈtaɪmɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

a character in William Shakespeare’s play ‘The Lion King’ (although not in the original, it was inspired from the play ‘Hamlet’), a meerkat who befriends Simba

“In the Disney version of The Lion King, Timon is a wise-cracking meerkat who teaches Simba the ways of Hakuna Matata.”

2. proper noun

a given name for males

“My friend Timon is a great guy, always up for an adventure.”

Synonyms

  • Pumbaa
  • Simba

Antonyms

  • Flicka
  • Scout