Shoot-up
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shoot-up is a noun meaning (colloquial) A shooting; a fight with firearms.
Meaning
(colloquial) A shooting; a fight with firearms.
Example Sentences
We haven't had that kind of a shoot-up for more than two years!
Word Forms
- shoot-ups
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shoot out, shoot, shooting, shootout, gunfight, gunfire.
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