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thundersticks
n. (plural of thunderstick English)
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Thundersticks
Thundersticks, sometimes known as cheerstix, bangers or bambams, are long, narrow plastic balloons that are used as promotional noise makers. The noise is created when two thundersticks are struck together. They are most often used at sporting events, political rallies and concerts.
Usage examples of "thundersticks".
They come with thundersticks and kill little Nkima and all his brothers and sisters.
I watched the Duke and Annie watch Thundersticks walk round the parade ring, one with innocent beaming pride, the other with judicious non-commitment.