banjo
A stringed musical instrument, usually with a round body, a membrane-like soundboard…A stringed musical instrument (chordophone), usually with a round body, a membrane-like soundboard and a fretted neck, played by plucking or strumming the strings.
» You're a very good banjo player.
Ти дуже добре граєш на банджо.
Meaning
7 sensesA stringed musical instrument (chordophone), usually with a round body, a membrane-like soundboard and a fretted neck, played by plucking or strumming the strings.
I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee...
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Banjo
ба́нджоbándžo
ба́нджоbándžo
a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body
Any of various similar musical instruments, such as the Tuvan doshpuluur, with a membrane-like soundboard.
(slang)An object shaped like a banjo, especially a frying pan or a shovel.
(UK)A cul-de-sac with a round end.
A miner's round-nosed shovel.
(Malaysia)An egg sandwich fried on a flattop and served in a bun like a burger, ellipsis of egg banjo.
(slang, vulgar)The frenulum of the penis.
Examples
130 sentencesYou're a very good banjo player.
Ти дуже добре граєш на банджо.
Tom can play the banjo.
Том вміє грати на банджо.
ruТом умеет играть на банджо.
I love playing the banjo.
Мені подобається грати на банджо.
Tom is a good banjo player.
Tom is a banjo player, too.
ruТом и на банджо играет.
Translations
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Origin
From the pronunciation of African slaves, of unknown ultimate origin. Possibly a corruptioFrom the pronunciation of African slaves, of unknown ultimate origin. Possibly a corruption of bandore (from Spanish bandurria), alternatively from a West African language such as Mandinka banjul, or Kimbundu mbanza.
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Forms
plural: banjos / banjoesWord family
30 related wordsCollocations
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