Definitions

Saturday-night special

[sat-er-dey-nahyt, -dee-] / ˈsæt ər deɪˌnaɪt, -di- /

NOUN

gun

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cannon handgun hardware mortar piece pistol revolver rifle shotgun

STRONG

Uzi blaster difference equalizer flintlock forty-five howitzer magnum musket ordnance persuader rod

WEAK

peashooter thirty-eight

Saturday night special

NOUN

inexpensive handgun

Synonyms

WEAK

cheap handgun firearm handgun pistol revolver rod six-shooter

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Saturday-night special Saturday night special

The TracFone is sort of a cellular "Saturday-night special": pony up $99 and walk away with a cheap but effective phone with 60 minutes of calling time.

From Time Magazine Archive

BBQ is the Saturday night special; Sunday’s fried chicken is easily the best in town.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2017

Saturday-night special

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