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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tam-tam

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.98 in modern English

Syllables
tam--tam
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A flat gong (without knob) that is struck with a felt-covered hammer.

verb

To beat on a drum.

Dated; Intransitive verb

Etymology

Imitative.

Usage

Inflected Forms

tam-tams (plural) tam-tams (present, singular) tam-tamming (participle, present) tam-tammed (participle, past) tam-tammed (past)

Phrases

tom-tom

Frequently Paired Words

tom-tom

Synonyms

gong

Questions

What does tam-tam mean?
A flat gong (without knob) that is struck with a felt-covered hammer.
Where does tam-tam come from?
Imitative.

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