gunslinging

/ˈɡʌnˌslɪŋɪŋ/
noun
  1. The action or skill of shooting a gun, especially in a fast or dramatic way.
    • He practiced gunslinging every day to become faster than his rivals.
    • The film is full of dramatic gunslinging and quick draws.
    • Gunslinging was a dangerous skill in the Old West.
  2. Aggressive or competitive behavior, especially in business or politics.
    • The company's gunslinging in the tech market led to several lawsuits.
    • Political gunslinging often turns debates into personal attacks.
    • Her gunslinging attitude made her a feared negotiator.
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adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of a gunslinger; involving fast or aggressive use of guns.
    • They played a gunslinging video game set in the Wild West.
    • The novel has a gunslinging hero who fights for justice.
    • He wore a gunslinging pose for the photograph.
  2. Aggressively competitive or daring.
    • The team's gunslinging strategy paid off with a big win.
    • Her gunslinging style in court often surprises the opposition.
    • The startup took a gunslinging approach to marketing.
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