Definition of SCATTERGUN

scattergun

Meanings

Plural: scatterguns

Noun

  • firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges
  • Synonym of shotgun.

Adj

  • Unfocused in approach or topic.

Origin / Etymology

From scatter + gun.

Synonyms

all over the place, scattershot, shotgun

Scrabble Score: 13

scattergun is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
scattergun is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
scattergun is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

scattergun is a valid Words With Friends word