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gunfight en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪt/ (General-American)
  • (US) audio

Etymology

From gun + fight.

Meanings

  1. A battle (or a duel) using small arms.
    • YouTube is awash in gun content, often referred to as “GunTube” by firearm enthusiasts. Individuals who come to GunTube—including children and teens—can find videos which glorify assault weapons, show how to modify firearms, and teach viewers how to shoot through bulletproof glass or “win gunfights.” 2023 May 16, “YouTube and Gun Content: A Dangerous Combination for Kids and Teens”, in Everytown Support Fund:

Forms

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gunfights Number=Plur lexicographic

Deriveds

gunfighter · bring a knife to a gunfight · take a knife to a gunfight

gunfight en · VERB

Pronunciation

  • /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪt/ (General-American)
  • (US) audio

Etymology

From gun + fight.

Meanings

  1. To engage in battle using small arms.

Forms

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gunfights Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
gunfighting Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
gunfought Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
gunfought Tense=Past lexicographic