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Definitions by Fartknocker11

Tickling the brass 

Refers to using a Morse key, normally made of Brass.
He’s a radio amateur and when he uses his Morse key he chuckles “I’m off to tickle the brass”. - Early Morse keys were made of solid brass and Bakelite. When operators would be known for tickling the brass.
drum is slang for house or flat, normally single person dwelling
1: We’re just nipping over to Nobbys new drum to pick up some records. Looks nice since he fixed it up.

2: Nice drum, a proper bachelors pad.
Drum by Fartknocker11 August 6, 2022