Meaning & Definition of word "Gunman"

Gunman

/ˈɡʌn.mən/

1. A person who uses or carries a gun, especially in a violent or criminal context.
- Example: The police apprehended a gunman who had taken hostages in the bank.
2. A person involved in a shooting incident, typically as the perpetrator.
- Example: Witnesses described the gunman as wearing a dark hoodie.
3. Someone who engages in violence with a firearm, often in a criminal act.
- Example: The city is on high alert after reports of a gunman roaming the streets.
4. A hired shooter or assassin.
- Example: The detective believed they were dealing with a professional gunman.

●Derived from 'gun' + 'man', with 'gun' meaning a firearm.

armed gunman:

A gunman who is armed and poses a threat.

lone gunman:

A single individual acting alone, often in a violent situation.

gunman on the loose:

A gunman who has not been captured and is still free.

firearm:

A weapon capable of firing a projectile using explosive force.

violence:

Behavior involving physical force intended to hurt or kill.

Meaning: Gatslinger

● Example Sentence: He’s known as a gatslinger in the neighborhood.

Meaning: Heat

● Example Sentence: Don't bring any heat when you go there—stay away from gunmen.