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Definition of drummy in English: drummyadjective ˈdrʌmi 1Resembling or suggestive of a drum, especially in sound; hollow. 2Of earth, rock, etc.: hollow-sounding when tapped or trodden upon, frequently with the implication of being unsteady or unsafe. Now chiefly Australian. 3Characterized by the playing of a drum or drums; in which drumming features prominently.
Origin Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Owen (1616–1683), theologian and Independent minister. From drum + -y. Definition of drummy in US English: drummyadjectiveˈdrʌmi 1Resembling or suggestive of a drum, especially in sound; hollow. 2Of earth, rock, etc.: hollow-sounding when tapped or trodden upon, frequently with the implication of being unsteady or unsafe. Now chiefly Australian. 3Characterized by the playing of a drum or drums; in which drumming features prominently.
Origin Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Owen (1616–1683), theologian and Independent minister. From drum + -y. |