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noun a word used to represent a sound or expression of disinterest or boredom

• The speaker's presentation was filled with blah and lacked substance.
• I'm so tired of hearing all that blah from the politicians.
• Stop talking blah and get to the point!
• Her words were like a blah painting, lacking depth or emotion.

noun a term that does not have a specific definition in English, possibly a proper noun or a term in another language

• The donkra is a traditional instrument used in Ghanaian music.
• I heard the donkra playing at the festival last night.
• Let's jam out with the donkra tonight!
• His voice was deep and resonant, like the sound of a donkra drum.