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remmy

remmy

9.9
A Remington gun, especially a rifle or shotgun
  • noun
  • Slang
translation icon : arma Remington
  • Many hunters prefer a reliable remmy for their trips in the woods.

Examples

  • After cleaning his remmy, he checked that it was properly loaded.

  • I just bought a couple of remmies at the gun show.

  • He took his old remmy out of the case before heading to the range.

  • He proudly showed off his new remmy.

  • Many hunters prefer a reliable remmy for their trips in the woods.

  • After cleaning his remmy, he checked that it was properly loaded.

  • He took his old remmy out of the case before heading to the range.

Synonyms

rifle
vsremmy
525 3.2

A gun with a long barrel you hold against your shoulder to shoot

is a slang brand name that also applies to other firearm types
shotty
vsremmy
  • Slang
1 9.9

A slang word for a shotgun

is a slang brand name used for a specific make not the general type
scattergun
vsremmy
1 7.1

A short-range gun that fires many small pellets

is a slang brand name used for this short-range pellet gun and others
roscoe
vsremmy
  • Archaic
1 9.9

An old slang name for a small gun people carry for protection

is a slang brand name used for long guns rather than small handguns
thumper
vsremmy
  • Slang
9.9

A large gun that gives a strong kick when fired

is a slang brand name usually for long guns rather than heavy handguns

Surface Forms

remmy singular
remmies plural

Etymology

Remmy is a casual, shortened form of the maker's name Remington, used as slang for a Remington gun. So calling a rifle a 'remmy' is a quick way to name that brand of firearm.