slit-drum

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [slit druhm]
- /slɪt drʌm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [slit druhm]
- /slɪt drʌm/

Definition of slit-drum word

noun slit-drum a hollowed-out log with a long, narrow slit, beaten with a stick or stamped upon to produce a drumming sound, found in many cultures since ancient times. 1

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Origin of slit-drum

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60

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Parts of speech for Slit-drum

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slit-drum popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.