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

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

From New York Times • Dec. 10, 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

Just like sabermetrics has yet to measure the impact one big hitter can have on a lineup full of popgun guys.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2011

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