shotgun marriage
n. A marriage that is forced or necessitated because of pregnancy. Also called shotgun wedding. |
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| Main Entry: | shotgun marriage |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See shotgun wedding |
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shotgun wedding
- n.
a forced wedding, presumably because the bride is pregnant. : It was a shotgun wedding, but they sure are in love.
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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