remmy
- noun
- Slang
- Many hunters prefer a reliable remmy for their trips in the woods.
Examples
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After cleaning his remmy, he checked that it was properly loaded.
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I just bought a couple of remmies at the gun show.
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He took his old remmy out of the case before heading to the range.
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He proudly showed off his new remmy.
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Many hunters prefer a reliable remmy for their trips in the woods.
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After cleaning his remmy, he checked that it was properly loaded.
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He took his old remmy out of the case before heading to the range.
Synonyms
A gun with a long barrel you hold against your shoulder to shoot
A slang word for a shotgun
A short-range gun that fires many small pellets
An old slang name for a small gun people carry for protection
A large gun that gives a strong kick when fired
Surface Forms
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.