loudener en · NOUN
Etymology
louden + -er. Originally coined by American screenwriter Alan Spencer and the writing staff of TV sitcom Sledge Hammer!. Patterned after silencer, a device that reduces the noise produced by a gun. Since gaining traction amongst a sector of gun afficianados, who then created various working versions of the TV prop.
Meanings
- A device affixed to the muzzle of a firearm that enhances its sound profile by loudening its firing exhaust report, and increase its concussiveness.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| loudeners | Number=Plur | lexicographic |