gunning

[ guhn-ing ]

noun

1. the act, practice, or art of shooting with guns; gun; gunnery.
2. the hunting of game with guns. gun.

gunning

/ ˈɡʌnɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or an instance of shooting with guns
2. the art, practice, or act of hunting game with guns

Word History and Origins

Origin of gunning¹

First recorded in 1555–65; gun ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

He gets a scholarship offer from Drexel University in Philadelphia, but is gunning for a better wrestling program.

From New York Times

Later, he scrapped a plan coinciding with their scheduled November trip to Cape Town, South Africa, because Dobrev seemed suspicious — and he was gunning for a true surprise.

From Los Angeles Times

Carlos Medina, 61, was charged with murder in February 2023 for allegedly gunning down Bishop David G. O’Connell, 69, at his Hacienda Heights home.

From Los Angeles Times

A Santa Clara County bus driver has been arrested and charged on suspicion of gunning down a co-worker in a bus yard over a gambling debt.

From Los Angeles Times

Four of the members died hunkered down inside, and two others died running and gunning as they tried to get away.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• firing
• gunfire