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drummy en · ADJ

Pronunciation

  • /ˈdɹʌ.mi/
  • (Southern-England) audio

Etymology

From drum + -y.

Meanings

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a drum.
    • Water dripped onto the tarpaulin with a drummy sound.
  2. Of a tile, producing a drum-like sound when tapped or walked on because there is a hollow area beneath.

Forms

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most drummy Degree=Sup lexicographic
more drummy Degree=Cmp lexicographic

drummy en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈdɹʌ.mi/
  • (Southern-England) audio

Etymology

From drum + -y.

Meanings

  1. (South-Africa, colloquial) A drum majorette.
    • CItyKidz has formed a drummy squad. The squad consists of 22 Grade 1 girls. On Saturday the 29th September the drum majorette squad headed to the Florida Albion Football Club to see other teams in action and to take part in a workshop. 2018 October 19, Kidz Chronicle, page 2:
  2. (qualifier:African-American Vernacular, slang) The drum magazine of a firearm.
    • Yeah, niggas acting funny, hit 'em with that drummy all in his tummy 2023 September 18, “Chasing Ur High” (track 14, 2:11 from the start), in Desire (lyrics), What We Didn’t Have:

Forms

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drummies Number=Plur lexicographic