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gunsel

noun
gun·​sel | \ ˈgÉ™n(t)-sÉ™l How to pronounce gunsel (audio) \

Definition of gunsel

slang
: gunman

Examples of gunsel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Generally, Complaining About The Cost is the first page of the playbook for politicians under investigation by special counsels, and for their gunsels and mouthpieces as well. — Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, "Two Key Takeaways From the Latest Mueller Investigation Update," 5 Dec. 2017 Almost surely, McConnell—and his Freedom Caucus gunsels— — Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, "Gaze in Awe at What Mitch McConnell Hath Wrought," 19 June 2017

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First Known Use of gunsel

1943, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for gunsel

argot gunsel catamite, perhaps modification of Yiddish gendzl gosling

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