gunshy

See also: gun-shy and gun shy

English

From gun +‎ shy.

gunshy (comparative more gunshy, superlative most gunshy)

Afraid to use a gun.
Frightened by the sound of gunfire.
- 2007, Paul Long, Training Pointing Dogs, 2nd edition, page 38:
  But very few dogs become gunshy if they are introduced to the bang while they are overcome with the delight of chasing game, particularly if the trainer begins with a light noise and works up to louder noises in easy stages
(figuratively) Fearing the consequences of repeating an act, especially after being reprimanded.
After his last suggestion was laughed at by his colleagues, he was gunshy about making another suggestion.

单词	gunshy
释义	gunshy See also: gun-shy and gun shy English Alternative forms gun shy Etymology From gun +‎ shy. Pronunciation IPA^(key): /ɡʌn.ʃaɪ/ Adjective gunshy (comparative more gunshy, superlative most gunshy) Afraid to use a gun. Frightened by the sound of gunfire. 2007, Paul Long, Training Pointing Dogs, 2nd edition, page 38: But very few dogs become gunshy if they are introduced to the bang while they are overcome with the delight of chasing game, particularly if the trainer begins with a light noise and works up to louder noises in easy stages (figuratively) Fearing the consequences of repeating an act, especially after being reprimanded. After his last suggestion was laughed at by his colleagues, he was gunshy* about making another suggestion.*
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