PoliticsAugust 22, 2026
bullhorn
BULL-horn
Definition
A portable, battery-powered electronic device used to amplify the human voice, often used in public demonstrations or protests.
Etymology
The word is a compound of 'bull' and 'horn,' likely originating from the descriptive shape of the device's mouthpiece or speaker cone, which resembles the horns of a bull.
In the news
The article describes Rep. Angie Nixon being reprimanded for using a 'pink bullhorn' on the state House floor to protest a redistricting plan, highlighting her confrontational approach to political activism.
Democrat Angie Nixon stunned politicos Tuesday night. Can she win again?
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