shotgun
//ˈʃɒtɡʌn//
Noun
shotgunSingular
shotgunsPlural
1
A smoothbore firearm designed to fire multiple small pellets or a single slug, typically used for hunting or sport shooting.
My grandfather taught me how to use a shotgun for duck hunting.
2
The front passenger seat in a vehicle, especially when claimed by calling out 'shotgun'.
I called shotgun, so I get to sit in the front seat.
Synonym
Verb
shotgunInfinitive
shotgunsPresent tense
shotgunnedPast tense
shotgunnedPast participle
shotgunningPresent participle
shotgunsThird-person singular
1
To claim the front passenger seat of a vehicle by calling out 'shotgun' before others.
I shotgunned the front seat before my brother could.
2
To drink a beverage, especially beer, very quickly by puncturing the container and allowing air to flow in.
He shotgunned a beer at the party.
Adjective
shotgunCanonical form
1
Relating to or involving a shotgun; done in a hasty or forced manner.
They had a shotgun wedding after finding out about the pregnancy.