Derringer Definition & Meaning
derringer
- noun
- a pocket pistol of large caliber with a short barrel
"Derringer" in song lyrics
See how derringer is used in real songs:
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"And wearin a three-piece suit, you still a two-shot Derringer"
Hieroglyphics (Casual, Tajai, Opio, A-Plus) — What the Funk -
"Panic in the head of the state, pass the Derringer"
Paris f/ George Clinton, T-K.A.S.H. — Don't Stop the Movement (Warrior Dance Mix) -
"yandy derringer"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with derringer
Usage tips for "derringer"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does derringer mean?
- a pocket pistol of large caliber with a short barrel
- What part of speech is derringer?
- Derringer is a noun.