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gunslinger

The English word “gunslinger” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A person in the Old West who carried a gun and was an expert at quickly drawing it and firing.
  2. A person who behaves with the reckless bravado expected of someone who would duel with guns.

Etymology

From gun + slinger.

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