popgun
Example Sentences
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If this was France's backlash to what happened to them against Ireland in Marseille then it was more popgun than bazooka.
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2024
“My advice to them would be: Avoid the popgun effect of a subpoena that can’t be enforced,” Mr. Brand said.
From New York Times ● Apr. 5, 2023
And it’s finished off with a “BNAG” flag stuck, popgun style, into its barrel.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 28, 2017
After time was called - thanks to another now-closer popgun “blast” - the artists put their work into frames and the auction began shortly thereafter.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 9, 2017
None of the men moved, but they all harbored looks of disdain which suggested that nobody considered Carl was pointing anything much more menacing than a popgun.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
