ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Dum

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /dʌm/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Dum is an adjective meaning (India, cooking) cooked with steam.

Meaning

(India, cooking) cooked with steam.

More Meanings

  1. Syllable used when humming a tune.
  2. (nonstandard, humorous) Alternative spelling of dumb.
  3. Pronunciation spelling of damn.

Example Sentences

I like to hang out with friends and travel the world. But if there's one thing I really love, it's Doctor Who. Dum de dum, dum de dum, dum de dum. Whooo-eee-oooo dum de dum, de dum de dum.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dom, tweedle, day, ditty, steamed, curried.

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