Catchword: gunpoint

Filed Under: English, South Africa, Firearms

Part of Speech: v.

Quotation: One that I’ve heard several times, but never seen in print is the verb gunpoint, as in: “He came up to my car window, gunpointed me, and told me to get out and surrender my keys.” It’s economical, instantly comprehensible, and graphic—better than: “pointed a gun at me…”

Article or Document Title:
“Collins Word Exchange” (URL)

Author:
Vivien Horler

Article, Document, Publication, Web Site:
Languagehat

Date of Publication:
Jan. 17, 2005

This catchword has yet to be researched.