ugly sticks

A form of ugly stick — A traditional Newfoundland musical instrument fashioned from household and toolshed items, typically a mop handle attached with bottle caps, small bells, tin cans, etc., which are struck with a drumstick while one end of the handle is hit against the floor.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of ugly stick
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