TOM-TOM


Meaning of TOM-TOM in English

Pronunciation: ' täm- ˌ täm, ' t ə m- ˌ t ə m

Function: noun

Etymology: Hindi & Urdu ṭ am ṭ am

Date: 1693

1 : a usually long and narrow small-headed drum commonly beaten with the hands

2 : a monotonous beating, rhythm, or rhythmical sound

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