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strum

Pronunciation: /strʌm/

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Definition of strum

verb (strums, strumming, strummed)

[with object]
  • play (a guitar or similar instrument) by sweeping the thumb or a plectrum up or down across the strings: he was sitting in the bedroom strumming a guitar [no object]:the minister strummed on his guitar
  • play (a tune) by strumming the strings of a guitar or similar instrument:he strummed a few chords
  • [no object] play casually or unskilfully on a stringed or keyboard instrument: the guitar player strummed along respectfully

noun

  • a sound made by strumming a guitar or similar instrument:the brittle strum of acoustic guitars
  • an act or period of strumming a guitar or similar instrument.

Derivatives

strummer

noun

Origin:

late 18th century: imitative; compare with thrum1

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