vuvuzela

[voo-voo-zel-uh]

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

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Examples from the Web for vuvuzela

Contemporary Examples of 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
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

British Dictionary definitions for vuvuzela

vuvuzela

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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