Tom Jones
Definition
A legendary Welsh singer and entertainer (born Thomas John Woodward in 1940), renowned for his powerful baritone voice, charismatic stage presence, and hit songs like 'It's Not Unusual,' 'Delilah,' and 'Sex Bomb.'
The titular character in Henry Fielding's 1749 novel 'The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling,' a comic tale of a charming, roguish young man navigating love, society, and adventure in 18th-century England.
Examples
My grandpa cranks up Tom Jones every morning, claiming it keeps his swagger alive at 80.
She swears her secret to eternal youth is belting 'Delilah' in the style of Tom Jones.
At the pub quiz, he nailed the Tom Jones trivia and walked away with free pints.
Channeling Tom Jones, he dropped the mic after one killer verse and owned the room.