harpoon

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Meaning · English

A harmonica.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I took my harpoon out of my dirty red bandana.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “harpoon” mean?

A harmonica.

Is “harpoon” formal or informal?

harpoon is generally slang.