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popgun

[ pop-guhn ]

noun

  1. a child's toy gun gin gun from which a pellet is shot by compressed air, producing a loud pop.


popgun

/ ˈpɒpˌɡʌn /

noun

  1. a toy gun that fires a pellet or cork by means of compressed air and makes a popping sound
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of popgun1

First recorded in 1655–65; pop 1 + gun 1
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Example Sentences

If this was France's backlash to what happened to them against Ireland in Marseille then it was more popgun than bazooka.

From BBC

“My advice to them would be: Avoid the popgun effect of a subpoena that can’t be enforced,” Mr. Brand said.

Of course, the Dolphins’ popgun offense did nothing with this gifted field position, and fumbled the ball right back to Buffalo.

Compared to California, Florida’s economy is a popgun.

The Royals, whose popgun offense came alive with 13 runs against the Cubs on Thursday, resorted to small-ball to coax across their first runs.

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