gunshy
gunshy · more gunshy · most gunshy
Afraid to use a gunAfraid to use a gun.
/ˈɡʌn.ʃaɪ/
Meaning
3 sensesAfraid to use a gun.
Frightened by the sound of gunfire.
(figuratively)Fearing the consequences of repeating an act, especially after being reprimanded.
After his last suggestion was laughed at by his colleagues, he was gunshy about making another suggestion.
Origin
From gun + shy.From gun + shy.
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Forms
more gunshy, most gunshy| Comparative | more gunshy Lesson |
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| Superlative | most gunshy Lesson |
regular
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form