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dum dum en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

Named after the Dum Dum arsenal in Calcutta, India.

Meanings

  1. (informal) A soft point or hollow point bullet, designed to expand when it hits its target and therefore cause more serious damage.

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Synonyms

dum dum bullet

dum dum en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

A reduplication of dumb, spelled dumbly.

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of dumdum.
    alt of dumdum

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