harpoon
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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.