tom-tom /tomˈtom/, also (esp formerly) tam-tam /tamˈtam/ or tum-tum /tumˈtum/

1. A Native American or oriental drum played with the hands
2. A similar drum used in jazz-bands, etc
3. Any primitive drum or substitute
4. (esp formerly) a Chinese gong, tam-tam

To beat on or play a tom-tom

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• tread
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• tread on someone's corns
• tread on someone's heels
• tread on someone's toes