Gunner

/ˈɡʌnər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A member of a military artillery unit responsible for operating a gun.

The gunner expertly aimed the artillery piece during the training exercise.

A player in a sport, typically football (soccer), known for their ability to shoot or score goals.

As the team's top gunner, she scored over twenty goals last season.

In naval or military context, a person who operates a naval gun.

The gunner on the ship was responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the ship's cannons.

A slang term for an aggressive or forceful person who is known for their assertiveness.

He's a real gunner in negotiations, always pushing for the best deal possible.

From Middle English 'gunner', deriving from 'gun', which itself is of Scandinavian origin.

gunner be:

An expression meaning 'will likely' or 'is going to'.

blind gunner:

A shooter who is firing without being able to see the target.

gunner's mate:

A junior assistant to a gunner.

A person who is overly aggressive or eager to shoot.

He's such a gunner, always looking for a reason to pull the trigger.

Someone who is very competitive or ambitious.

In our group, she's the gunner who always wants to be the best.