rimshot en · NOUN
Etymology
From rim + shot.
Meanings
- A percussive note in which the drumstick hits both the head and the rim of the drum.
- (colloquial) A percussive sting or flourish used to punctuate a joke in a cabaret or vaudeville act.
- A shot in which the ball hits the rim of the basket.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| rim shot | alternative | lexicographic | |
| rimshots | Number=Plur | lexicographic |