Meaning of the word strum in English

What does strum mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

strum

US /strʌm/

UK /strʌm/

play (a guitar or other stringed instrument) by sweeping the thumb or a plectrum up or down across the strings

Example:

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He likes to strum his guitar by the campfire.

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She began to softly strum the ukulele.

Synonym:

pluck thrum twang

the act or sound of strumming

Example:

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He gave the guitar a quick strum.

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The soft strum of the harp filled the room.

Synonym:

thrum twang