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strummed

strum
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [struhm]
    • /strʌm/
    • /strʌm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [struhm]
    • /strʌm/

Definitions of strummed word

  • verb with object strummed to play on (a stringed musical instrument) by running the fingers lightly across the strings. 1
  • verb with object strummed to produce (notes, a melody, etc.) by such playing: to strum a tune. 1
  • verb without object strummed to play on a stringed musical instrument by running the fingers lightly across the strings. 1
  • noun strummed the act of strumming. 1
  • noun strummed the sound produced by strumming. 1

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Origin of strummed

First appearance:

before 1765
One of the 46% newest English words
1765-75; perhaps blend of string and thrum1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Strummed

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

strummed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

strummed usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for strummed

verb strummed

  • droned — to make a dull, continued, low, monotonous sound; hum; buzz.
  • drummed — a musical percussion instrument consisting of a hollow, usually cylindrical, body covered at one or both ends with a tightly stretched membrane, or head, which is struck with the hand, a stick, or a pair of sticks, and typically produces a booming, tapping, or hollow sound.
  • hummed — to make a low, continuous, droning sound.
  • nasalized — Simple past tense and past participle of nasalize.
  • noodled — Simple past tense and past participle of noodle.

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