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Vocabulary Entry
tarzan
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A fictional character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, usually depicted as a man raised in the jungle by apes.
Example Sentences
"Tarzan swings through the trees with incredible agility."
"The story of Tarzan has been adapted into numerous films and cartoons."
"Many admire Tarzan's strength and connection to nature."
V
verb
To behave in a wild or animalistic manner, akin to how Tarzan is portrayed.
Example Sentences
"He started to tarzan across the playground's monkey bars."
"The children began to tarzan around the yard, pretending to be jungle explorers."
"She couldn't help but tarzan when she saw the large swing."