dumdum
1 Americannoun
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of dumdum
First recorded in 1895–1900; named after Dum-Dum, town in India where the bullets were made
Example Sentences
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One of the companions asked Abu Dumdum if he could stay with him for a few nights making an excuse of need.
From Time • Jul. 6, 2014
During the day, the companion expected Abu Dumdum to fast, but that didn’t happen either.
From Time • Jul. 6, 2014
Finally, the companion told Abu Dumdum about what the Prophet had said and why he was actually spending nights in his home.
From Time • Jul. 6, 2014
In reality he just wanted to know what was so special about Abu Dumdum.
From Time • Jul. 6, 2014
She's devilish like Miss Cutler that I used to meet at Dumdum, only fairer.
From Vanity Fair by Thackeray, William Makepeace
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