bungstarter
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bungstarter
Example Sentences
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From the first bang of his gavel, for which was later substituted a bungstarter, it was apparent that stout Mr. Snell had the convention in his round red fist.
From Time Magazine Archive
Chairman Snell managed to stop this with his bungstarter by 9:30.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Portuguese equivalent of bungstarter whiffed Angus Jones by an eyelash.
From Project Gutenberg
Malone edged back against the bar, feeling behind him for a bottle or maybe a bungstarter.
From Project Gutenberg
And if the old habits get to croppin' out any time, all I got to do is shut one eye, put my finger to my lips, and whisper easy, "Ah, go tell that to Doc Bungstarter!"
From Project Gutenberg
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