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Strum Definition & Meaning

strum
noun
  1. sound of strumming; "the strum of a guitar"
verb
  1. sound the strings of (a string instrument); "strum a guitar"

"Strum" in song lyrics

See how strum is used in real songs:

  • "Built my Burnt Biskut empire from a crumb and a guitar strum"
    Popa Chief — Poptartz
  • "guitar country strum"
    AOL — AOL
  • "judd strum"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with strum

Usage tips for "strum"

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Frequently asked questions

What does strum mean?
sound of strumming; "the strum of a guitar" sound the strings of (a string instrument); "strum a guitar"
What part of speech is strum?
Strum is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does strum have?
Strum has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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