devil's tattoo

A drumming with the fingers or feet.

日本語の意味

指や足を使ってリズムを刻む演奏行為 / 指や足で行われる打楽器的な叩き方

During the long meeting, his restless fingers played a devil's tattoo on the armrest, drawing annoyed glances.

長い会議の間、彼は落ち着かない指先で肘掛けをトントンと叩き、いら立った視線を集めた。

意味（1）

A drumming with the fingers or feet.

Jack played the Devil's tattoo on the door with his boot heels.

devil's tattoos

（ plural ）