banjolele

/ ˈbændʒəˌleɪlɪ /

noun

1. a four-stringed musical instrument with a neck like a ukulele and a body like a banjo Also calledbanjo-ukulele

Example Sentences

Her father, Mike Raborn, bought her a banjolele, a hybrid banjo and ukulele, for Christmas in 2016.

From Washington Times

Located in a space with exposed brick walls, it’s the kind of store in which you start justifying gifts; after all, you know the perfect recipient for the toy wooden banjolele, the “Ask me about my dog” tee and that set of lumberjack-tool temporary tattoos.

From Washington Post

The banjolele was last sold privately in 1972, when late Formby fan Terence Wallin paid £310 for it.

From BBC

"The room gave a round of applause. It's memories, as an auctioneer, you don't forget. "It is simply a banjolele which ordinarily is worth maybe £400, but with the provenance, with who it belonged to, with that story, fascination...

From BBC

George Harrison tried to buy the banjolele from Mr Wallin in the early 90s, but he would not part with it.

From BBC