dumdum
/ˈdʌmˌdʌm/
noun
- A type of bullet that expands upon impact, causing a larger wound.
- Dumdum bullets are banned in many international conflicts because of their severity.
- The soldier was wounded by a dumdum bullet during the battle.
- Hunters sometimes use dumdum ammunition for certain types of game.
- A stupid or foolish person (informal, sometimes used playfully).
- My little brother can be a real dumdum when he's tired.
- Don't be such a dumdum—you left your keys in the door again.
- He called me a dumdum for forgetting the meeting time.
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