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- [ban-joh]
- /ˈbæn dʒoʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ban-joh]
- /ˈbæn dʒoʊ/
Definitions of banjoist word
- noun plural banjoist a musical instrument of the guitar family, having a circular body covered in front with tightly stretched parchment and played with the fingers or a plectrum. 1
- noun banjoist One who plays a banjo. 1
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Origin of banjoist
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
1730-40; compare Jamaican English banja, bonjour, bangil, Brazilian Portuguese banza; probably of African orig.; compare Kimbundu mbanza a plucked string instrument
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Parts of speech for Banjoist
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
banjoist popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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