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Pronunciation: /rʌm/

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Definition of rum

adjective (rummer, rummest)

British informal, dated
  • odd; peculiar:it’s a rum business, certainly

Phrases

a rum go

dated a surprising occurrence or unforeseen turn of events.

Derivatives

rumly

adverb

rumness

noun

Origin:

late 18th century: of unknown origin

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