adj
Meaning 1
Resembling or characteristic of a drum.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- Water dripped onto the tarpaulin with a drummy sound.
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Standard Lemma guide
drummy
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/ˈdɹʌ.mi/
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Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
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rhymes with -ʌmi
adj
Meaning 2
Of a tile, producing a drum-like sound when tapped or walked on because there is a hollow area beneath.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
A drum majorette.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: South-Africa, colloquial
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noun
Meaning 4
The drum magazine of a firearm.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang
Qualifier: African-American Vernacular
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History
Etymology
From drum + -y.
Real reading context