gunshy

English - Turkish

Definition of gunshy in English Turkish dictionary

silah sesinden korkmuş

silâh sesinden ürken

English - English

Definition of gunshy in English English dictionary

Being afraid to use a gun

Frightened by the sound of gunfire

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.

{s} frightened of a gun, frightened by the sound of a gun being fired; distrustful, wary, hesitant

Etymology

() From gun +‎ shy.