popgun
Example Sentences
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As of now, they are as threatening as a popgun.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2025
“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
The Chiefs’ popgun offense and stingy defense carried them to a 9-7 record last season, barely missing out on the playoffs on the final Sunday of the regular season.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 28, 2015
Well... a popgun would have done me just as well in the end.’
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
