Definition of "phenom" [phenom]

• Slang A phenomenon, especially a remarkable or outstanding person. (noun)

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• "My corollary to this phenom is the plain-clothes adults trick or treating with an infant sleeping in a stroller - yeah, because the 4 month old will be digging into the laffy taffy any day soon."
• "WR Marcus Lucas — A 6-4 prep phenom from the Kansas City area, Lucas figures to compete immediately for a job at MU's outside receiver positions."
• "The 5-foot-7-inch, 150-pound rookie phenom is among the NFL leaders in kickoff and punt returns."