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rum-tum (iou)



rum-tum noun & adjective. L19.
[Fanciful.]
A. noun.
A light-hearted diversion or prank. dial. L19.
A light racing-boat for one sculler, with outriggers and sliding seat, used on the lower Thames. L19.
A regular rhythmic musical sound. E20.
b. attrib. or as adjective. Designating or characterized by a regular rhythmic musical sound. L19.