gun show en · NOUN
Etymology
The biceps sense is an extension of the metaphor whereby biceps are jokingly called guns.
Meanings
- (US) An event where a promoter rents a venue to bring together gun dealers and potential purchasers: a trade show for firearms.
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(humorous) A display of one's bulgingly muscular biceps (upper arms).
two tickets to the gun show
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gun shows | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hypernyms
trade show · trade fair · show · exhibition · fair