Definitions for kazookəˈzu
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ka•zookəˈzu(n.)(pl.)-zoos.
a musical toy consisting of a tube that is open at both ends and has a hole in the side covered with parchment or membrane, which produces a buzzing sound when the performer hums into one end.
Category: Music and Dance
Origin of kazoo:
1880–85
Princeton's WordNet
kazoo(noun)
a toy wind instrument that has a membrane that makes a sound when you hum into the mouthpiece
Wiktionary
kazoo(Noun)
a simple musical instrument consisting of a pipe with a hole in it, producing a buzzing sound when the player hums into it.
kazoo(Verb)
to play the kazoo.
Origin: Probably onomatopoeic.
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