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View synonyms for Saturday-night special
Saturday-night special
[ sat-er-dey-nahyt, -dee- ]
noun
, Informal.
- a cheap, small-caliber handgun that is easily obtainable and concealable.
Saturday night special
noun
- informal.a small handgun that is cheap and easy to buy
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Saturday-night special1
First recorded in 1965–70
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