hush puppy

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Meaning · English

A semiautomatic handgun fitted with a suppressor, used by special forces personnel to quietly take out guard dogs and sentries.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

When we used it in our “hush puppy” against a sentry, the target was almost always hit only once, in the head.

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).

Common questions

What does “hush puppy” mean?

A semiautomatic handgun fitted with a suppressor, used by special forces personnel to quietly take out guard dogs and sentries.

Is “hush puppy” formal or informal?

hush puppy is generally slang.