gun down

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To kill by means of a firearm, especially deliberately and in a brutal manner.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

When Manzanas arrived home from work, the assailant gunned him down from ambush with a volley of pistol shots and escaped across the nearby border to France.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To shoot down; to put an end to.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To masturbate while making sustained eye contact with someone — typically a female prison officer — as a form of intimidation.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “gun down” mean?

To kill by means of a firearm, especially deliberately and in a brutal manner.

Is “gun down” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.