Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [thruhm]
- /θrʌm/
- /ˈθrʌm.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [thruhm]
- /θrʌm/
Definitions of thrumming word
- verb without object thrumming to play on a stringed instrument, as a guitar, by plucking the strings, especially in an idle, monotonous, or unskillful manner; strum. 1
- verb without object thrumming to sound when thrummed on, as a guitar or similar stringed instrument. 1
- verb without object thrumming to drum or tap idly with the fingers. 1
- verb with object thrumming Nautical. to insert short pieces of rope yarn through (canvas) and thus give it a rough surface, as for wrapping about a part to prevent chafing. 1
- verb with object thrumming to furnish or cover with thrums, ends of thread, or tufts. 1
- noun thrumming one of the ends of the warp threads in a loom, left unwoven and remaining attached to the loom when the web is cut off. 1
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Origin of thrumming
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55; imitative
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Parts of speech for Thrumming
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
thrumming popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
thrumming usage trend in Literature
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