drumming n.1
(US) working as a shop tout.
![[UK]](/static/img/flags/uk.png "United Kingdom") | Blackburn Standard 16 May 4/1: ‘Drumming in New York’. ‘Drumming’ is a term which New Yorkers have invented to signify what we Englishers denominate ‘touting’ or ‘barking’ — that is to say looking out for customers. |