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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Until his sudden departure, Roscoe held one of the most senior, high-profile roles in the British diplomatic service, as second-in-command at the British Embassy in Washington.
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
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
Samantha Stevens, a Los Angeles political consultant and former legislative staffer, said candidates routinely made pilgrimages to the Galpin lot on Roscoe Boulevard to court Boekmann.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2025
Online, I searched for driving directions from Orlando to Agloe, but the map system had never heard of Agloe, so instead I searched for Roscoe.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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