dum
- A cooking technique originating from the Indian subcontinent, where food is cooked with steam trapped inside a sealed container, usually a pot. nounThe chef prepared the biryani using the dum method to ensure all the flavors were absorbed.Dum cooking is often used for dishes that require slow cooking to enhance the taste.
- A term used in music to mimic the sound of a drum or a beat, often used in vocal percussion or beatboxing. nounThe beatboxer used a series of 'dum' sounds to create a rhythmic pattern.In the song, the 'dum dum' beat was prominent and catchy.