dumdum
1a hollow-nosed or soft-nosed bullet that expands on impact, inflicting a severe wound.
Origin of dumdum
1- Also called dumdum bullet .
Words Nearby dumdum
Other definitions for dumdum (2 of 3)
Other definitions for dum-dum (3 of 3)
or dumb-dumb
a silly, stupid person.
typical of a dum-dum: another dum-dum idea.
Origin of dum-dum
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How to use dumdum in a sentence
In their bodies we find dumdum bullets, and we hear tales which confirm those of the refugees.
The Declaration concerning expanding (dumdum) bullets; see below, 112.
International Law. A Treatise. Volume II (of 2) | Lassa Francis OppenheimWere the bullets used dumdum bullets, in your opinion, Dr. Finck?
Warren Commission (2 of 26): Hearings Vol. II (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President KennedyIn all the wounds considered, on the basis of the aspect of the wound of entrance, dumdum bullets were not used.
Warren Commission (2 of 26): Hearings Vol. II (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President KennedyAnd what characteristics of dumdum bullets were absent, in your opinion—in your evaluation of these wounds?
Warren Commission (2 of 26): Hearings Vol. II (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
British Dictionary definitions for dumdum
/ (ˈdʌmˌdʌm) /
a soft-nosed or hollow-nosed small-arms bullet that expands on impact and inflicts extensive laceration: Also called: dumdum bullet
Origin of dumdum
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