popgun
Example Sentences
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As of now, they are as threatening as a popgun.
From BBC
If this was France's backlash to what happened to them against Ireland in Marseille then it was more popgun than bazooka.
From BBC
“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
Of course, the Dolphins’ popgun offense did nothing with this gifted field position, and fumbled the ball right back to Buffalo.
From New York Times
Compared to California, Florida’s economy is a popgun.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
