Peashooter

//ˈpiːˌʃuːtə(ɹ)// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A toy weapon consisting of a tube through which dried peas or small objects are blown.
  2. 2
    A person who uses such a device.
  3. 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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