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gun-shy
gun-shy (gŭn′shī′)adj.1. Afraid of loud noise, such as that of gunfire.2. Extremely distrustful or wary.gun-shy adj (Hunting) afraid of a gun or the sound it makes: a gun-shy dog is useless for shooting. gun′-shy`
adj. 1. frightened by the sound of a gun firing. 2. hesitant, wary, or distrustful, esp. because of previous unpleasant experience. [1880–85] gun′-shy`ness, n. Translationsgun-shy
gun-shy1. Frightened of using a gun or by the sound of one firing. My other three sons all really love to hunt, but Tommy's a little bit gun-shy.2. Hesitant or wary of something or some action, especially after having previously suffered a negative experience of such. I've been rather gun-shy about driving ever since I got into that car accident last year. |