strum

verb
UK: /strʌm/
US: /strʌm/

  1. To play a stringed instrument by moving your fingers or a plectrum quickly across the strings.

    1. I can strum a few chords on the guitar.
    2. She began to strum a lively tune on her ukulele while we sang.

  2. To play music on a guitar or similar instrument in a simple, inexpert way.

    1. He would strum his guitar every night.
    2. While waiting, I idly strummed a few chords, killing time.

Synonyms

pluck thrum twang
strum noun

  1. The act of strumming a stringed instrument.

    1. He gave the guitar a quick strum.
    2. With a final strum, she ended her song beautifully, making the audience cheer.

  2. A sound produced by strumming a stringed instrument.

    1. I heard the soft strum of a guitar from the garden.
    2. The gentle strum created a peaceful atmosphere in the room.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "strum" in English means: To play a stringed instrument by moving your fingers or a plectrum quickly across the strings., To play music on a guitar or similar instrument in a simple, inexpert way..

The phonetic transcription of "strum" is /strʌm/ in British English and /strʌm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "strum": pluck, thrum, twang.

Example usage of "strum": "I can strum a few chords on the guitar.". More examples on the page.