drummy

English

Etymology

From drum +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdɹʌ.mi/

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• Rhymes: -ʌmi

Adjective

drummy (comparative more drummy, superlative most drummy)

1. Resembling or characteristic of a drum.

   Water dripped onto the tarpaulin with a drummy sound.

Noun

drummy (plural drummies)

1. (South Africa, colloquial) A drum majorette.
   • 2018 October 19, Kidz Chronicle‎^[1], page 2:

     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.

2. (slang, African-American Vernacular) The drum magazine of a firearm.
   • 2023 September 18, “Chasing Ur High” (track 14, 2:11 from the start), in Desire (lyrics), What We Didn’t Have‎^[2]:

     Yeah, niggas acting funny, hit 'em with that drummy all in his tummy