gunshy

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Definitions of gunshy word

noun gunshy Being afraid to use a gun. 1
adjective gunshy Frightened by the sound of gunfire. 0
adjective gunshy (Idiomatic) Fearing the consequences of repeating an act, especially after being reprimanded. 0

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Parts of speech for Gunshy

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gunshy popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

gunshy usage trend in Literature

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