Flam

Pronunciation: /ˈflæm/

Flam (noun)

  1. A quick, double hit on a drum, creating a unique sound.
  2. An old term for a lie or trick used to deceive someone.

Examples

  • The flam added depth to the drum solo.
  • She practiced the flam to improve her rhythm.

Common collocations: play a flam, perfect a flam, flam technique, fall for a flam, expose a flam

Synonyms of Flam

Informal

Antonyms of Flam

  • — When discussing honesty or factual information.