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popgun

[pop-guhn] / ˈpɒpˌgʌn /


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They wanted to be a bazooka, but so far they're positively popgun.

From BBC Jun. 21, 2026

Receivers Cole Beasley and John Brown were signed to boost a popgun passing attack that topped 250 yards just once.

From Seattle Times Aug. 22, 2019

It was a popgun approach when the Giants need a howitzer, and it did not end well.

From New York Times Dec. 10, 2017

And it’s finished off with a “BNAG” flag stuck, popgun style, into its barrel.

From Washington Post Sep. 28, 2017

Well... a popgun would have done me just as well in the end.’

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes




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