gat1
/ɡat
/noun informal
A revolver or pistol: he stuck the muzzle of a gat in the face of some poor unfortunate...
- But when a final showdown occurs between a gang with gats and a group toting muskets and spear guns, it's clear that the filmmakers have lost their way.
- A tough guy wants Groucho and his brother Zeppo to plug a rival with the gats he gave them.
- Is it any surprise he raps about grenades, not gats?
Origin
Early 20th century: abbreviation of Gatling gun.
Rhymes
gat2
/ɡat/ Archaic past of get.
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