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tum-tum
What does tum-tum mean?
A gun fitted with a drum magazine — the round cylinder mag that holds 50-plus rounds. The name's onomatopoeic, mimicking the dull thump of the drum bumping against the shooter's body or the rapid-fire it enables. Brooklyn drill staple, all over Pop Smoke and Fivio Foreign cuts.
"Pulled out the tum-tum, whole block went quiet."
Frequently asked questions
What does tum-tum mean?
A tum-tum is a drum-fed gun — the name imitates the sound of the magazine thumping.
Why is it called a tum-tum?
The name is onomatopoeic, mimicking the "tum-tum" thump of the drum magazine as it fires.
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