noun, used as a prefix, noun
unthinkable; outrageous; absurd
Colloquial abbreviation of とんでもない, used as a prefix or noun to express that something is shockingly bad, unexpected, or beyond belief. Often attached to nouns (e.g., トンデモ発言, トンデモ理論).
See also: とんでもない
彼のトンデモ発言にみんな驚いた。
Everyone was surprised by his outrageous remark.
あの映画はトンデモ設定で笑える。
That movie is funny with its absurd premise.