rum-dum

1 of 2

adjective

variants or less commonly rum-dumm

ˈrəmˌdəm

: reeling from drunkenness : intoxicated

rumdum

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: drunkard

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

probably from rum entry 2 + German dumm dumb (from Old High German tumb mute, stupid)

Noun

rum-dum

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1891, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1891, in the meaning defined above

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