What it means
- (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...”
- (noun) Any of various similar musical instruments, such as the Tuvan doshpuluur, with a membrane-like soundboard.
- (noun) An object shaped like a banjo, especially a frying pan or a shovel.
- (noun) (Dagenham) A cul-de-sac with a round end.
- (verb) To play a banjo.
- (verb) To beat, to knock down.
- (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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Other 5-letter words
- abaci
- aback
- abaft
- abase
- abash
- abate
- abbey
- abbot
- abeam
- abets
- abhor
- abide
- abler
- abode
- abort
- about
- above
- abuse
Words starting with BAN
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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