bazooka
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of bazooka
An Americanism dating back to 1930–35; from its resemblance to a musical instrument so named, invented and played by comedian Bob Burns in the 1930s and 1940s
Example Sentences
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Set aside for a moment whether this two-seat, 577-hp luxury convertible, this bazooka with a mink silencer, is any fun to drive.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
The bazooka was designed as a deterrent—and it seems to have deterred.
From Slate • Jan. 23, 2026
Markets may eventually catch on—but only if they stop looking for a bazooka and start paying attention to the plumbing.
From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025
And when Brooks and Gordon’s screenplay takes a bazooka to that skeleton, they smartly ensure the viewer is on Iris’ side.
From Salon • Jul. 25, 2025
Maybe she didn't need a bazooka after all.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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