Pistolling: meaning, definitions and examples
🔫
pistolling
[ ˈpɪˌstɔlɪŋ ]
informal usage
Pistolling refers to a form of robbery or threatening behavior involving a firearm, often executed in a sudden and aggressive manner. This term is typically used in informal contexts to describe criminal acts committed using a pistol.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The gang was known for pistolling unsuspecting travelers.
- Pistolling has increased in urban areas due to the rise in firearm accessibility.
- Witnesses reported an incident of pistolling at the convenience store last night.
Translations
Translations of the word "pistolling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tiro
🇮🇳 पिस्तौल चलाना
🇩🇪 Schießen
🇮🇩 tembakan
🇺🇦 стрільба з пістолета
🇵🇱 strzelanie
🇯🇵 ピストル射撃
🇫🇷 tir
🇪🇸 tiro
🇹🇷 tabanca ile ateş etme
🇰🇷 권총 사격
🇸🇦 إطلاق النار من مسدس
🇨🇿 střelba
🇸🇰 streľba
🇨🇳 手枪射击
🇸🇮 streljanje
🇮🇸 pistolsfyr
🇰🇿 пистолеттен ату
🇬🇪 პისტოლეტის სროლა
🇦🇿 tapançadan atəş açma
🇲🇽 tiro
Etymology
The term 'pistolling' likely derives from the word 'pistol,' which itself comes from the Middle French word 'pistolet,' meaning 'a small firearm.' The origins of 'pistol' can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was used to describe a type of gun that was easy to carry. Over time, the term evolved, and the act of using a pistol in illegal activities became associated with violence and crime. The verb form 'pistolling' reflects this usage and conveys a sense of urgency and threat inherent in such actions.