NYT Dictionary
KAZOO
/kəˈzuː/NounVerbka-ZOOka-zoo · 2 syllablesGrade 1
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
A simple musical instrument (a membranophone) consisting of a pipe with a hole in it, producing a buzzing sound when the player hums into it.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Probably onomatopoeic.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019.