Advertisement

Advertisement

gunplay

[ guhn-pley ]

noun

  1. the exchange of gunshots, usually with intent to wound or kill.


gunplay

/ ˈɡʌnˌpleɪ /

noun

  1. the use of firearms, as by criminals


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of gunplay1

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; gun 1 + play

Discover More

Example Sentences

Over time, the patterns of gunplay and stabbings reminded Slutkin of the diseases crossing rural Africa.

And the paying public seems to like simulated gunplay now as much as it did back in 1968.

And, yes, Black Friday provides the spectacle of gunplay, arrests, and casual violence.

I distinctly remember one camping trip at age 12 that broke out into frightening gunplay.

He was a keen boy with a hair-trigger balance, and in a gunplay he would be apt to beat the best of them all.

If she were with him, not even Lord Nick in his madness would force on a gunplay in the presence of a woman, no doubt.

Russell foresaw a laugh at his expense and curbed himself, the sooner for his new-found consideration for Sandy's gunplay.

There were men among them who had fought with gunplay and who had killed but, as they were cheats, so they were cravens, at heart.

This was to be better than any gunplay, a gladiatorial combat to delight the hearts of frontiersmen.

Advertisement

Word of the Day

tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


gunpapergunpoint