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Examples of bazooka in a Sentence
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Word History
after bazooka, a brass instrument popularized by the radio comedian Bob Burns during the 1930's, probably extended form of bazoo "kazoo," of imitative origin
1942, in the meaning defined above
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“Bazooka.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bazooka. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
bazooka
nounfrom bazooka, name of a homemade musical instrument consisting of pipes and a funnel
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