noun
gat
gat
Gat (noun) means slang for a handgun. Example: “He kept a gat tucked in his waistband.”
noun
1
Slang for a handgun.
"He kept a gat tucked in his waistband."
"The film is full of tough talk and characters waving gats around."
How to use gat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned slang word for a gun, especially a pistol, common in crime fiction and gangster movies.
When to use it
Informal, mostly found in slang, older crime writing, and hip-hop lyrics rather than everyday speech.
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Word forms
- Plural
- gats
- Third person singular
- gats
- Past tense
- gatted
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He kept a _____ tucked in his waistband.
Etymology
A shortening of "Gatling gun", named after its inventor Richard Gatling, later applied loosely to any pistol.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “gat” mean?
The word “gat” means slang for a handgun. In plain terms, an old-fashioned slang word for a gun, especially a pistol, common in crime fiction and gangster movies.
How do you pronounce “gat”?
“Gat” is pronounced gat (/ɡæt/ in IPA).
How do you use “gat” in a sentence?
Here is “gat” used in a sentence: “He kept a gat tucked in his waistband.”
What part of speech is “gat”?
“Gat” is a noun.
