thrum meaning and definition

THRUM noun

Definition of thrum (noun)

1. a thrumming sound
   • "he could hear the thrum of a banjo"

THRUM verb

Definition of thrum (verb)

1. sound with a monotonous hum
   • synonyms: hum
2. sound the strings of (a string instrument)
   • "strum a guitar"
   • synonyms: strum
3. make a rhythmic sound
   • "Rain drummed against the windshield"; "The drums beat all night"
   • synonyms: beat, drum