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Definition of kazoo

kazoo

/kəˈzuː/
ka · zoo
Plural:kazoos
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• noun

1

A small, simple musical instrument consisting of a hollow tube with a hole covered by a membrane, which produces a buzzing, resonant sound when the player hums into it.

Example

"The children marched around the classroom, happily humming a lively tune through their brightly colored plastic kazoos."

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kazakhstan
kazan
kazbek
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kea
keanaawi
kebab

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the United States in the late 19th century. The name is likely imitative of the buzzing sound the instrument produces, possibly influenced by the slang word 'bazoo', meaning mouth or boastful talk.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kazoo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kazoo
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