What is the widespread word to name the mouthpiece used by fans at the stadium?
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9I would call it a bullhorn.– zzxjoanwMay 20, 2016 at 9:15
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2Yeah, a bullhorn is a hollow conical device which, without any sort of amplification, directs the voice. A megaphone is a device which serves the same purpose but which employs a microphone, amplifier, and loudspeaker.– Hot LicksMay 20, 2016 at 11:09
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2@HotLicks - No. Both terms refer to the same thing and both predate electronic amplification. Only the obsolete speaking trumpet would refer solely to an unamplified device.– byeMay 20, 2016 at 13:36
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1If it weren't for the picture, I'd be suggesting a vuvuzela.– mwfearnleyMay 20, 2016 at 14:41
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A megaphone or loud hailer. They are commonly used at outdoor political rallies.
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3I'm going to guess that loud hailer is common in some non-US variant of English. In USA English, I've only ever heard megaphone and bullhorn. May 20, 2016 at 16:27
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I think the problem for the British is they like neither of the words 'mega' or 'bull'– JMPMay 20, 2016 at 17:26