Associations to the word «Gunslinger»

Wiktionary

GUNSLINGER, noun. In the Old West: a person who carried a gun and was an expert at the quick draw.
GUNSLINGER, noun. In modern usage: a person who behaves with the bravado expected of someone who would duel with guns.

Dictionary definition

GUNSLINGER, noun. A professional killer who uses a gun.

Wise words

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