GUNSLINGER

gunman, gunslinger, hired gun, gun, gun for hire, triggerman, hit man, hitman, torpedo, shooter

(noun) a professional killer who uses a gun

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

gunslinger (plural gunslingers)

In the Old West: a person who carried a gun and was an expert at the quick draw.

In modern usage: a person who behaves with the bravado expected of someone who would duel with guns.

Source: Wiktionary



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