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strummer

strum
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Transcription

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

Definitions of strummer word

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

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Origin of strummer

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 Strummer

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

strummer 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

strummer usage trend in Literature

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