Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gunfight

/ˈɡʌnˌfaɪt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.87 in modern English

Syllables: gun-fight
IPA: /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪt/

16

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A battle (or a duel) using small arms.

verb

To engage in battle using small arms.

Example Sentences

"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.”"

Etymology

From gun + fight.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪt/

Inflected Forms

gunfights (plural) gunfights (present, singular) gunfighting (participle, present) gunfought (participle, past) gunfought (past)

Derived Forms

gunfighter

Phrases

bring a knife to a gunfight take a knife to a gunfight

Synonyms

gunplay shootout

Questions

How do you pronounce gunfight?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪt/.
What does gunfight mean?: A battle (or a duel) using small arms.
Where does gunfight come from?: From gun + fight.

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