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blunderbuss

[ˈblʌndəbʌs]

blunderbuss Definition

  • 1a short-barreled gun with a wide opening at the muzzle, used for firing shot at short range
  • 2a clumsy or insensitive person

Using blunderbuss: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blunderbuss" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The pirate captain carried a blunderbuss on his belt.

  • Example

    He's such a blunderbuss that he broke the vase while trying to dust it.

  • Example

    The politician's speech was a blunderbuss of mixed messages and contradictions.

blunderbuss Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blunderbuss

Phrases with blunderbuss

  • a method of doing something that is careless, haphazard, or lacking in precision

    Example

    The company's blunderbuss approach to marketing has resulted in a lot of wasted resources.

  • blunderbuss tactics

    a strategy that is aggressive, unrefined, or lacking in subtlety

    Example

    The coach's blunderbuss tactics failed to win the game.

  • a person who is clumsy, insensitive, or lacking in social graces

    Example

    His blunderbuss personality made him unpopular among his colleagues.

Origins of blunderbuss

from Dutch 'donderbus', meaning 'thunder pipe'

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Summary: blunderbuss in Brief

The term 'blunderbuss' [ˈblʌndəbʌs] refers to a short-barreled gun with a wide opening at the muzzle, used for firing shot at short range. It can also mean a clumsy or insensitive person. The phrase 'blunderbuss approach' denotes a careless or haphazard method, while 'blunderbuss personality' describes a person who is lacking in social graces.