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单词 vuvuzela
释义

vuvuzela

[ voo-voo-zel-uh ]
/ ˌvu vuˈzɛl ə /

noun

South African. a long, plastic horn that makes a loud, monotone sound, typically blown by South African fans at soccer matches.

Origin of vuvuzela

probably from Zulu vuvu

Words nearby vuvuzela

vulvodynia, vulvovaginal, vulvovaginitis, VU meter, vutty, vuvuzela, vv., vv.ll., V.W., V wave, VX
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Example sentences from the Web for vuvuzela

  • When Obama strode out to greet them, the only sound missing was the World Cup vuvuzela.

    What Hillary Can Teach Obama About Africa|Dayo Olopade|August 7, 2010|DAILY BEAST
  • A moment on the noise: the vuvuzela can only be described as a large animal — like a cow or a hippo — in labor.

    Gal With a Suitcase|Jolie Hunt|July 10, 2010|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for vuvuzela

vuvuzela
/ (ˌvuːvuːˈzɛlə) /

noun

Southern African an elongated plastic instrument that football fans blow to make a loud noise similar to the trumpeting of an elephant

Word Origin for vuvuzela

C20: from Zulu
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