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thunderstick

thunderstick

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Stage name of a British heavy metal drummer who performs wearing a mask
  • proper noun
translation icon : Thunderstick
  • Many fans were excited to see Thunderstick return to the stage for the reunion tour.

Examples

  • Come on, Thunderstick!

    Just Married (2003)

  • The famous drummer known as Thunderstick captivated the audience with his electrifying performance.

  • His stage persona as Thunderstick included wearing an elaborate mask during the concerts.

Surface Forms

thunderstick main

Morphology

thunderstick = thunder + stick (semi-transparent) = thunder + stick

Used as a creative stage name; the components are recognizable but the name functions as an opaque proper noun rather than a literal descriptor.

Etymology

Thunderstick mixes thunder ('loud sound') and stick ('drumstick') as a stage name. That's why the drummer chose Thunderstick: it suggests loud, powerful drumming and fits his masked, dramatic style.