Gunslinger
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gunslinger is a noun meaning (by extension) A person who behaves with the reckless bravado expected of someone who would duel with guns.
Meaning
(by extension) A person who behaves with the reckless bravado expected of someone who would duel with guns.
More Meanings
- (historical) A person in the Old West who carried a gun and was an expert at quickly drawing it and firing.
Example Sentences
Along with Dolores, there’s Teddy (James Marsden), a heroic-seeming gunslinger looking for adventure.
The perception of the hedge fund world is that of gunslingers and traders who manage billions of dollars by the seat of their pants.
HIP YOUNG GUNSLINGERS WANTED (BASS, DRUMS, GUITAR) FOR NEW BAND. MUST BE INTO REM, PRIMAL SCREAM, FANCLUB ETC. CONTACT BARRY IN THE SHOP.
Word Forms
- gunslingers
Synonyms for gunslinger
Depending on context, synonyms include gun, torpedo, shooter, gunman.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shooter, gun, gunman, torpedo, gunperson, gunsel.
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