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bullhorn

(chiefly, US) A megaphone which electronically amplifies a person’s natural voice.

ˈbʊlˌhɔɹnBoomerhistoricalCurrent154 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(chiefly, US) A megaphone which electronically amplifies a person’s natural voice.

Iʼll press the trigger, and with a loud squeal of ear-piercing feedback, the bullhorn buzzes to staticky life.
Origin: From , attested since the 1950s. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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