peashooter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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.

Pronunciation

/ˈpiːˌʃuːtə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-peashooter.wav /ˈpiˌʃutəɹ/ [-ɾəɹ]

Word forms

peashooter peashooters pea-shooter

Etymology

From pea + shooter.

Related words

peashooting
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