noun
General Slang
drum
DRUM · noun · informal
Reliable information; a tip.
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Definitions
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Trustworthy information or advice; 'give someone the drum'.
“He gave me the drum on which horse to back.”
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drum In A Sentence
He gave me the drum on which horse to back.
Origin & Usage
Australian; possibly from a signal drum passing information.
Variants
the drum
People Also Ask
What does 'drum' mean in Australian slang?
It means reliable information, a tip, or advice, often used in the phrase 'give someone the drum'.
Where does the slang 'drum' come from?
It's Australian and possibly derives from a signal drum used to pass information along.
How do you use 'drum' this way?
Say 'give us the drum' when you want the reliable facts, as in 'He gave me the drum on which horse to back.'
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