Peashooter
//ˈpiːˌʃuːtə(ɹ)// noun, slang
noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A toy weapon consisting of a tube through which dried peas or small objects are blown.
- 2 A person who uses such a device.
- 3 Any small or ineffective gun or weapon. slang
"Compared to my forty-five, it's a toy. Christ, Thanet, why did you buy it in the first place? I would have given you one of mine, a real weapon, one with knock down power, compared to that peashooter on your hip."
Example
More examples"Compared to my forty-five, it's a toy. Christ, Thanet, why did you buy it in the first place? I would have given you one of mine, a real weapon, one with knock down power, compared to that peashooter on your hip."
Etymology
From pea + shooter.
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