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Gunner

/ˈɡʌn.ɚ/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A surname.
  2. Someone connected with Arsenal Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.
  3. An excessive go-getter; one exhibiting over-ambition.
  4. A person who operates a gun.
  5. The person designated to pour drinks in a drinking session.
  6. A riveter; someone who operates a rivet gun.
  7. Alternative spelling of gonna.
  8. An artillery soldier, especially one who holds private rank.
  9. The sea bream, especially Pagellus bogaraveo (blackspot sea bream)
  10. The great northern diver or loon.
  11. A player on the kicking team whose primary job is to tackle the kickoff returner or punt returner.
  12. A fan of the Arsenal Football Club.

Etymology / origin

From gunner, in reference to the weapons held in an arsenal.

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