Definitions
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- adjective Being afraid to use a
gun . - adjective Frightened by the sound of
gunfire . - adjective idiomatic
Fearing the consequences of repeating an act, especially after being reprimanded.
Etymologies
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Examples
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My dad has used the airgun on up step to cure a couple dogs he has had that were "gunshy" over the years.
Dog-Gone Gunshyness 2008
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While either one that is gunshy will not make a great hunting dog either way.
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My beagle chases rabbits which is basically the same as pointing birds and I have shot over her and she is nowhere near gunshy.
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My beagle chases rabbits which is basically the same as pointing birds and I have shot over her and she is nowhere near gunshy.
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You rarely respond because you KNOW how stupid you are and have gotten so many EPIC buttkickings here you are gunshy.
Think Progress » Gingrich Pledges Government Shutdown If GOP Wins Back House And Senate 2010
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He isn't gunshy - clearly has training, but was tossed for some reason or another.
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While either one that is gunshy will not make a great hunting dog either way.
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It's a weakness, both in person and in narrative, to dick around and be gunshy of every little experience.
Talk to Me yuki_onna 2010
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On his way home ..... as gunshy as a dog could be!
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Obama's last debate didn't spoon feed him so he's a bit gunshy on the tough questions.
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