Definitions
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- noun an Australian percussion instrument used for playing bush music; a long stick with bottle caps nailed loosely to it; played by hitting it with a stick or banging it on the ground
Etymologies
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From lager + -phone. Named by musician John Meredith in 1952.
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Examples
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One of the things I play in a bush band is a lagerphone & seeing me name's Foster it's the only genuine Fosters's
Woolloomooloo Lair 1998
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If you have the first version from "A Shearer's Dream" have a listen to the percussion - lagerphone & spoons.
Woolloomooloo Lair 1998
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Canberra favourites the VeeBees are going to introduce you to their latest installment Blues n Roots, whether your firing up the ol HQ or XP, lightin a barbie or jus kickin back havin a beer you best get your arse down to see these blokes, where else can you see a lagerphone in all its glory?
The RiotACT Ms Villain 2010
bilby commented on the word lagerphone
WordNet has nailed it.
April 2, 2010
john commented on the word lagerphone
Also, what you pick up when you desperately need a beer.
April 2, 2010
reesetee commented on the word lagerphone
I prefer alephone myself.
April 2, 2010