Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gunslinger

/ɡˈʌnslˌɪŋɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.58 in modern English

Syllables: gun-slinger
IPA: /ɡˈʌnslˌɪŋɚ/

12

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person in the Old West who carried a gun and was an expert at quickly drawing it and firing.

noun

A person who behaves with the reckless bravado expected of someone who would duel with guns.

Example Sentences

"Along with Dolores, there’s Teddy (James Marsden), a heroic-seeming gunslinger looking for adventure."
"HIP YOUNG GUNSLINGERS WANTED (BASS, DRUMS, GUITAR) FOR NEW BAND. MUST BE INTO REM, PRIMAL SCREAM, FANCLUB ETC. CONTACT BARRY IN THE SHOP."
"The perception of the hedge fund world is that of gunslingers and traders who manage billions of dollars by the seat of their pants."

Etymology

From gun + slinger.

Inflected Forms

gunslingers (plural)

Derived Forms

gunsling

Phrases

gunslinger effect

Frequently Paired Words

gunslinging

Synonyms

hired gun gun gun for hire triggerman torpedo shooter

Questions

How do you pronounce gunslinger?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɡˈʌnslˌɪŋɚ/.
What does gunslinger mean?: A person in the Old West who carried a gun and was an expert at quickly drawing it and firing.
Where does gunslinger come from?: From gun + slinger.

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