burp gun

noun

, Military.

1. machine pistol.

burp gun

noun

1. slang.
   an automatic pistol or submachine gun

Word History and Origins

Origin of burp gun¹

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45

Example Sentences

He comes to power like Fidel Castro and enters Time magazine with a burp gun.

From The Daily Beast

It was the pistol known as the "burp gun," that sprayed slugs like a hose.

From Project Gutenberg

Across the hall, Long Shadow's burp gun had made a fine mess.

From Project Gutenberg

Prestonby grabbed a burp gun and a canvas musette bag full of clips.

From Project Gutenberg

Douglass MacArthur Yetsko put the burp gun back together again, tried the action, and laid it aside with a sigh.

From Project Gutenberg

He took a burp gun from one of the boys, who had opened the action and couldn't get it closed again.

From Project Gutenberg