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Rareflam
The correct spelling is flam.
How to pronounce flam
/flæm/
nounIPA: /flæm/
Say it like: Fla-m
The correct spelling is flam. A freak or whim; an idle fancy.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A freak or whim; an idle fancy.
- 2.A falsehood; a lie; an illusory pretext
- 3.(drumming) Two taps (a grace note followed by a full-volume tap) played very close together in order to sound like one slightly longer note.
verb
- 1.To deceive with a falsehood.
- 2.(drumming) To play (notes as) a flam.
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