Fum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fʌm/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Fum is a verb meaning (mythology, obsolete) The fenghuang, a mythological Chinese bird.
Meaning
(mythology, obsolete) The fenghuang, a mythological Chinese bird.
More Meanings
- (obsolete, intransitive) To play upon a fiddle.
Example Sentences
Follow me, and fum as you go.
The fum is a bird said to be found in no part of the world but China. It is described as of most admirable beauty, and if at any time absent, or long unseen, it is regarded as an omen of some misfortune to the royal family.
Word Forms
- fums
- fumming
- fummed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include treated, fo, fudge, faw, fife, fute.
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