Banjo

/ˈbæn.dʒəʊ/ noun verb

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.

What it means

  1. (noun) 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. “I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee...”
  2. (noun) Any of various similar musical instruments, such as the Tuvan doshpuluur, with a membrane-like soundboard.
  3. (noun) An object shaped like a banjo, especially a frying pan or a shovel.
  4. (noun) (Dagenham) A cul-de-sac with a round end.
  5. (verb) To play a banjo.
  6. (verb) To beat, to knock down.
  7. (verb) To shell or attack (a target).

Letter analysis

  • Banjo contains 5 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 14.

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Common questions

What does Banjo mean?

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.

How many letters are in Banjo?

Banjo has 5 letters.

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