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gunslinger

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Noun — A person, especially from the American Old West, skilled at quickly drawing and firing a gun.

Etymology

From gun + slinger (one who "slings", or draws quickly).

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What does “gunslinger” mean?

The word “gunslinger” means a person, especially from the American Old West, skilled at quickly drawing and firing a gun. In plain terms, a fast, skilled gunfighter, or figuratively someone bold and reckless.

How do you use “gunslinger” in a sentence?

Here is “gunslinger” used in a sentence: “The film follows a lone gunslinger drifting from town to town.”

What part of speech is “gunslinger”?

“Gunslinger” is a noun.

How many meanings does “gunslinger” have?

“Gunslinger” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person, especially from the American Old West, skilled at quickly drawing and firing a gun.

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