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gunslinger.

A person in the Old West who carried a gun and was an expert at quickly drawing it and firing.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A person in the Old West who carried a gun and was an expert at quickly drawing it and firing.

    historical
  2. A person who behaves with the reckless bravado expected of someone who would duel with guns.

    broadly
Where this word comes from

From gun + slinger.

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