gunner

English

/ˈɡʌn.ɚ/, /ˈɡʌn.ə(ɹ)/

noun
Definitions
  • (military rank) Artillery soldier, or such who holds private rank. Abbreviated Gnr.
  • A person who operates a gun.
  • (figuratively) An excessive go-getter; one exhibiting over-ambition.
  • (American football) A player on the kicking team whose primary job is to tackle the kickoff returner or punt returner.
  • (UK) A fan of the Arsenal Football Club.
  • The great northern diver or loon.
  • (UK) The sea bream, especially Pagellus bogaraveo (blackspot sea bream)
  • (basketball) A player who can reliably shoot baskets.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English gonner affix from English gun.

Origin

English

gun

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