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Definition of popgun

popgun

/ˈpɑːp.ɡʌn/
pop · gun
Plural:popguns
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popgun Lexical Profile

popgun Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A child's toy gun that uses compressed air from a spring-loaded piston to shoot a cork or harmless pellet with a sharp popping sound.

Example

"The little boy ran around the backyard aiming his wooden popgun at cardboard targets."

2

Something regarded as weak, small, or ineffective, especially an inadequate weapon, defense, or athletic effort.

Example

"The opposing team's offense was dismissed by sports commentators as a mere popgun attack."

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• Nearby Words

popelike
popera
popeyed
popgun
popinolashki
poplar
popocatepetl

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-17th century, formed as a compound of "pop" (in reference to the sharp, explosive sound made when the cork is ejected) and "gun."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Popgun. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/popgun
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