woolworth gun
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Meaning · English
The FP-45 Liberator, a crude, cheaply-made single-shot pistol.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “woolworth gun” mean?
The FP-45 Liberator, a crude, cheaply-made single-shot pistol.
Is “woolworth gun” formal or informal?
woolworth gun is generally derogatory, slang.