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

Word History and Origins

Origin of popgun¹

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

Example Sentences

He was used to this kind of talk and was about as proof against such praise as a battleship is against a popgun.

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And they went to find a popgun, or something, and the service was so very long, you know.

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Ill have old Popgun eating out of my hand yet, Joe answered.

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What a heaven's pity it is that we haven't so much as a potato popgun among us to talk back with.

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And so she went, and the bad bear never came out to so much as growl, nor did the fox, so the popgun was not needed.

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