Meaning of gunshy | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Afraid to use a gun.
2. Frightened by the sound of gunfire.
3. Fearing the consequences of repeating an act, especially after being reprimanded.
   figuratively

Examples

“But very few dogs become⟳ gunshy if they are introduced to the bang while they are overcome⟳ with the delight of chasing game, particularly if the trainer begins with a light⟳ noise and works up to louder noises in easy stages”

“After his last⟳ suggestion was laughed at by his colleagues, he was gunshy about making another suggestion.”

“However, some people are gun-shy about like⟳ and engage⟳ in the hoity toity lingo that's called “hypercorrection.””

“You're gun shy / So am I / I understand⟳ with what you've been through”

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