Synonyms

burp gun

American

noun

Military.

machine pistol.

burp gun British

noun

slang an automatic pistol or submachine gun

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Etymology

Origin of burp gun

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45

Example Sentences

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

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Two of the store policemen, a sergeant and a patrolman, were playing cards on the little table, and the patrolman had a burp gun within reach.

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

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The burp gun had brought the hotel people.

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

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