gunslinger

Meanings

Plural: gunslingers

Noun

• a professional killer who uses a gun
• A person in the Old West who carried a gun and was an expert at quickly drawing it and firing.
• A person who behaves with the reckless bravado expected of someone who would duel with guns.

Synonyms

gun, gun for hire, gunman, hired gun, hit man, hitman, shooter, torpedo, triggerman

Related Words

gunslinging