Pistoling: meaning, definitions and examples
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pistoling
[ ˈpɪstəʊlɪŋ ]
informal usage
Pistolling refers to the act of carrying or brandishing a pistol in a threatening manner. This term is often used in contexts involving robbery or violence, indicating the use of a firearm to intimidate. It generally implies a level of aggression and intent to use the weapon. The word can also be used more loosely to describe any situation where someone is displaying a firearm conspicuously.
Synonyms
brandishing, displaying, threatening.
Examples of usage
- He was pistolling around in the alley.
- The robber was pistolling customers to get what he wanted.
- They caught him pistolling in front of the bank.
- You shouldn't be pistolling in public places.
Translations
Translations of the word "pistoling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pistolagem
🇮🇳 पिस्तल चलाना
🇩🇪 Pistolieren
🇮🇩 menembak dengan pistol
🇺🇦 пістолетування
🇵🇱 strzelanie z pistoletu
🇯🇵 ピストル射撃
🇫🇷 tir au pistolet
🇪🇸 tiro con pistola
🇹🇷 tabanca ile ateş etme
🇰🇷 권총 쏘기
🇸🇦 إطلاق النار بالمسدس
🇨🇿 střílení z pistole
🇸🇰 strieľanie z pištole
🇨🇳 手枪射击
🇸🇮 streljanje s pištolo
🇮🇸 skot með byssu
🇰🇿 пистолетпен ату
🇬🇪 პისტოლეტით გასროლა
🇦🇿 tapança ilə atış
🇲🇽 tiro con pistola
Etymology
The term 'pistolling' is derived from the noun 'pistol', which has its roots in the 16th century, stemming from the French word 'pistole', a type of gun that originated from the city of Pistoia in Italy. The suffix '-ing' is often added to verbs to indicate an ongoing action or behavior. In the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, 'pistolling' began to take on a more colloquial sense, often associated with criminal activity or gang-related contexts. Its usage has evolved with the rise of gun culture and the portrayal of firearms in media, where displaying a pistol became synonymous with intimidation and dominance. As societal attitudes towards guns continue to shift, so does the language surrounding them, including terms like 'pistolling', reflecting the complex relationship between safety, violence, and personal freedom.