Saturday night special

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

NOUN

inexpensive handgun

Synonyms

WEAK

cheap handgun firearm handgun pistol revolver rod six-shooter

Saturday-night special

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

Example Sentences

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

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2017