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gunslinger

/ˈɡʌnˌslɪŋə/

/ˈɡʌnˌslɪŋɚ/

Translations

gunslingernoun

gunslingers

/ˈɡʌnˌslɪŋə/

/ˈɡʌnˌslɪŋɚ/

pistoleroAméricain de l’Ouest; homme armé réputé pour manier les revolvers.

The gunslinger walked into the saloon, his reputation preceding him.

Le pistolero entra dans le saloon, précédé par sa réputation.

Additional translations

fonceurSens figuré; personne audacieuse, portée à prendre des risques, notamment en contexte professionnel.

Synonyms

gunslingeradjective

more gunslinger

Comp.

most gunslinger

Super.

/ˈɡʌnˌslɪŋə/

/ˈɡʌnˌslɪŋɚ/

Used attributively before nouns to denote a bold, risk-taking quality (e.g., "a gunslinger mentality").

Synonyms

gunslingernoun

A person who is skilled in the use of guns, especially a professional gunfighter in the American Old West.

The gunslinger walked into the saloon, his reputation preceding him.

A person who is aggressive and willing to take risks, often in a business or competitive context.

In the corporate world, he's known as a gunslinger, always ready to take on new challenges.

gunslingeradjective

Boldly aggressive or risk-taking; characterized by a willingness to act decisively and take chances.

The startup’s CEO has a gunslinger attitude toward new markets.