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Mendoza

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Noun — Another name for the "ugly stick," a homemade percussion instrument built from junk objects like bottle caps and springs.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Mendoza, which comes from Basque Mendoza.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Mendoza” mean?
The word “Mendoza” means another name for the "ugly stick," a homemade percussion instrument built from junk objects like bottle caps and springs. In plain terms, a folk percussion instrument assembled from odds and ends, most often heard of in Caribbean and Latin American music traditions.
How do you pronounce “Mendoza”?
“Mendoza” is pronounced mehn-DOH-zuh (/mɛnˈdoʊzə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mendoza” in a sentence?
Here is “Mendoza” used in a sentence: “At the party someone pulled out a mendoza and started banging out a rhythm.”
What part of speech is “Mendoza”?
“Mendoza” is a noun.
Is “Mendoza” a common word?
“Mendoza” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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