poodle shooter

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Meaning · English

A carbine that discharges the 5.56 millimetre calibre cartridge.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Key's in the ignition and I've got this damn "poodle-shooter" on you.

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 “poodle shooter” mean?

A carbine that discharges the 5.56 millimetre calibre cartridge.

Is “poodle shooter” formal or informal?

poodle shooter is generally derogatory, slang.