Gunslinger

Definitions

1. A person in the Old West who carried a gun and was an expert at quickly drawing it and firing.
   historical
2. A person who behaves with the reckless bravado expected of someone who would duel with guns.
   broadly

Equivalents

Examples

“Along with Dolores, there’s Teddy (James Marsden), a heroic-seeming gunslinger looking for adventure.”

“HIP YOUNG GUNSLINGERS WANTED (BASS, DRUMS, GUITAR) FOR NEW BAND. MUST BE INTO REM, PRIMAL SCREAM⟳, FANCLUB ETC. CONTACT⟳ BARRY IN THE SHOP⟳.”

“The perception of the hedge fund world is that of gunslingers and traders who manage⟳ billions of dollars by the seat of their pants.”

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