Pistoled: meaning, definitions and examples

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pistoled

 

[ ˈpɪstəld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

shooting action

The term 'pistoled' typically refers to the act of using a pistol to shoot or fire at someone or something. It can also imply attacking or threatening someone with a gun, specifically a pistol. This usage is mostly informal or colloquial and may be found in narratives or dialogues that describe scenes of violence or action. The term can suggest a quick and decisive act, often associated with a sudden confrontation.

Synonyms

attacked, fired, shot.

Examples of usage

  • He pistoled the target with precision.
  • In the movie, the villain pistoled his opponent without hesitation.
  • The soldiers were ordered to pistoled the approaching enemy.
  • She had no choice but to pistoled her attacker.

Translations

Translations of the word "pistoled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pistolado

🇮🇳 पिस्तोल किया हुआ

🇩🇪 pistolen

🇮🇩 ditembak

🇺🇦 пістолетом

🇵🇱 postrzelony

🇯🇵 ピストルを持った

🇫🇷 pistolé

🇪🇸 pistolado

🇹🇷 tabancayla vurulmuş

🇰🇷 권총으로 쏜

🇸🇦 مُسدَس

🇨🇿 pistolovaný

🇸🇰 pistolovaný

🇨🇳 用手枪射击的

🇸🇮 streljan s pištolo

🇮🇸 byssufarinn

🇰🇿 пистолетпен атылған

🇬🇪 პისტოლეტით დაჭრილი

🇦🇿 pistoletlə vurulmuş

🇲🇽 pistolado

Etymology

The term 'pistoled' originates from the root word 'pistol', which was derived from the Middle French word 'pistole'. The word 'pistole' referred to a type of firearm that appeared in the 16th century and was used primarily for personal defense and dueling. As firearms technology evolved, the term 'pistol' came to refer specifically to a small, handheld firearm designed for rapid discharge of bullets. The verb form 'pistoled' likely developed in more recent times, associated with the contexts of crime novels, movies, and informal slang. The informal use of 'pistoled' reflects a cultural shift towards depicting gun violence in media representations, highlighting themes of power, conflict, and survival. This word is now prevalent in colloquial English, especially in action-oriented contexts.