swazzle

/ ˈswɒzəl /

noun

1. a small metal instrument held in the mouth of a Punch and Judy puppeteer, used to produce the characteristic shrill voice of Mr Punch

Word History and Origins

Origin of swazzle¹

C19: imitative of the sound produced

Example Sentences

Swazzle’s The Little Prince Family-friendly adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved tale features puppets, live actors and original music.

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