Complete Definition of "redrum"

English
warn|neologism

Etymology
A reversed spelling of the English word murder. This word is most known from Stephen King's novel and/or movie The Shining; however, it has now appeared in rap songs as well.

Pronunciation
IPA|/'r�dr�m/

Homophones
red rum

Noun
redrum

  1. murder|Murder.
Quotations
1996, Redman, "Do What Ya Feel", Muddy Waters
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