roscoe
noun
a revolver or pistol.
roscoe
1 American
[ros-koh]
/ ˈrɒs koʊ /
noun
Older Slang.
Roscoe
2
American
[ros-koh]
/ ˈrɒs koʊ /
noun
Etymology
Origin of roscoe
An Americanism dating back to 1910–15; of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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James Roscoe, the deputy to Britain's ambassador in Washington, has abruptly left his post.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
When director Robert Vince was filming "Air Bud Returns," he was impressed to see Roscoe, his four-legged star, improvising concern in a scene where two humans burst into tears.
From Barron's ● May 10, 2026
According to a City News Service report, police responded to the Valley Pointe Apartments complex at Roscoe Boulevard and Amestoy Avenue in Northridge at 11:37 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2026
He got his 17-month-old son ready for day care, put him in the car and drove to a school in Chicago’s Roscoe Village neighborhood.
From Salon ● Nov. 14, 2025
Agloe isn’t marked, but there are only five or six intersections north of Roscoe.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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