gunshy

/ɡʌn.ʃaɪ/ · adjective

Meaning

Afraid to use a gun.
Frightened by the sound of gunfire.
Fearing the consequences of repeating an act, especially after being reprimanded.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

gun-shy(English)gunless(English)camera-shy(English)headshy(English)call-shy(English)weaponless(English)outgunned(English)ammunitionless(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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