Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

triggerman

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.52 in modern English

Syllables
trig-ger-man
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A hired gunman; a hitman.

American usage; Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

From trigger + man.

Usage

Inflected Forms

triggermen (plural) trigger man (alternative)

Phrases

button man hatchet man

Frequently Paired Words

assassin button man hatchet man torpedo

Synonyms

gunslinger hired gun gun gun for hire torpedo shooter

Questions

What does triggerman mean?
A hired gunman; a hitman.
Where does triggerman come from?
From trigger + man.

How to pronounce triggerman

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