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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

/ ˈɒˌɡʌ /

noun

  1. a toy gun that fires a pellet or cork by means of compressed air and makes a popping sound
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of popgun1

First recorded in 1655–65; pop 1 + gun 1
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If this was France's backlash to what happened to them against Ireland in Marseille then it was more popgun than bazooka.

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

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

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

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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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