Shotgunned: meaning, definitions and examples

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shotgunned

 

[ สƒษ’tษกสŒnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal usage

The term 'shotgunned' is often used informally to describe the act of claiming or selecting something, typically in a way that is spontaneous or hasty. This usage is prevalent in casual conversations, especially among younger generations. It can refer to claiming the front seat in a vehicle, where the first person to say 'shotgun' gets that seat. The term conveys a sense of urgency and decisiveness, often related to social interactions.

Synonyms

claimed, reserved, seized.

Examples of usage

  • I called shotgun before anyone else!
  • She shotgunned the best snack in the group.
  • He always shotguns the window seat on flights.

Translations

Translations of the word "shotgunned" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น disparado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‰เคŸเค—เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgeschossen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ditembak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัั‚ั€ั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zestrzelony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒงใƒƒใƒˆใ‚ฌใƒณใงๆ’ƒใŸใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tirรฉ au fusil de chasse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ disparado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saldฤฑrmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒท๊ฑด์œผ๋กœ ์œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุทู„ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vystล™elenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vystrelenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซ็ŒŽๆžชๅฐ„ๅ‡ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ streljan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skotiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‚ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atฤฑlan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ disparado

Etymology

The word 'shotgun' has its origins in the early 20th century, derived from the term 'shotgun messenger'. This referred to a person who rode alongside a driver of a stagecoach or wagon, armed with a shotgun to protect against bandits. The practice of claiming the front passenger seat as 'shotgun' likely emerged from the idea of having the best seat with a clear view and a protective role. Over time, this usage evolved and became a cultural norm among young people, particularly in the United States. The act of calling 'shotgun' is now a widely recognized part of social behavior when traveling in vehicles. The playful nature of the term contributes to its enduring popularity in informal speech.