bull fiddle

noun

, Informal.

1. double bass.

Other Words From

• bull fiddler noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bull fiddle¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

The line was drawn as tight as the 'G' string on a bull fiddle.

From Project Gutenberg

You know—lights dimmed, throbby music from the bull fiddle and kettle drums, and the ushers seatin' nobody durin' the act.

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He works the trombone in the streets and the bull fiddle under cover.

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