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uzi.

A type of compact submachine gun, having a caliber of 9 millimeters with ammunition housed in the grip of the weapon.

3 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈuːzi/
  1. A type of compact submachine gun, having a caliber of 9 millimeters with ammunition housed in the grip of the weapon.

Where this word comes from

Named after Uziel Gal (1923–2002), the Israeli army officer who designed it.

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