Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun One who is armed with a gun, especially an outlaw.

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  • noun In the Old West: a person who carried a gun and was an expert at the quick draw.
  • noun In modern usage: a person who behaves with the bravado expected of someone who would duel with guns.

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  • noun a professional killer who uses a gun

Etymologies

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gun +‎ slinger

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  • This is also a kind of hat.

    December 29, 2006