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thrum

1. A word that actually means to drum one's fingers, or to strum a stringed instrument in an unskilled manner.

2. A word that is frequently misused to the point of cliché by amateur writers who think it's a hybrid of "throb" and "hum."

It isn't.
"The magic thrummed through his hands," the novice wrote, halfway though a uninspired first draft of a book that was driven by neither plot nor character development and yet would still be put in the hands of a jaded copy editor and published.
by CaesarK June 28, 2017
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A thrum is just between a throb and a hum. It's used to describe the throbbing hum produced by extremely loud, most likely live, music at an underground rave.
"Can you feel the thrum?"
by ateenangel September 11, 2008
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thrum

to thrum is the act of sticking ones thumb in anothers anal cavity and wiggling a little, either to pleasure or make a person very uncomfortable in your presense. Can be used intimately or as a form of socializing
Trevor and his boyfriend are thrumming enthusiasts and as a result both of them have loose bowels
by KingThrum October 19, 2008
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thrum bone

The act of forcing ones thumb into a partners rectal passage, without the act being discussed or pre arranged.

There is a high chance that this act is will be made by a opportunist and stealthily approached.
"Hey Pash whats that over there?"
"oooooh my god what the fuck was that?"
"i just thrum boned you dude!!!"
by Titanium Ukrainian January 6, 2008
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undulating thrum bobber

Rob made her squel when he poked her with his undulating thrum bobber.
by Rob Wilkinson November 5, 2005
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The boys came thru

The Boys came thru scenario:
Black Person 1: Aye mah boi, where’s that kiss you promised me?
White Person 1: *Kneels down and raises

fist*
Black Person 1: What are you doing?
White Person: Nuthin’
Black Person 1: Aight, so you gon give me the kiss or what?
White Person: Yeah for sure *Big Fat kiss*
by Max Mool on YT October 21, 2020
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thromborax

The rear part of your throat where pirate gruffness originates. Requires years of alcohol abuse to properly develop although can be stimulated before use by taking a large drink of rum right before speaking.
Only after years of drug and alcohol abuse did Jim finally gain full use of his thromborax.
by Cap'n Jack Daniels January 3, 2009
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