Definition

The act of using guns to shoot, often in a violent or aggressive manner.

Example

The movie featured intense gunplay during the action scenes.

Conversation

Did you see that movie with all the intense gunplay?

Yeah, the action scenes were crazy!

I can't believe how realistic the gunplay looked.

Totally! It really added to the excitement of the film.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gunplay → The word is formed from "gun" (of uncertain origin, possibly from Middle English *gunne*, meaning a type of firearm) and "play" (from Old English *plegian*, meaning to engage in activity or sport). The term "gunplay" refers to the act of using firearms in a playful or combative manner.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gun' as a type of firearm and 'play' as engaging in activity — together, they describe the act of using guns in a playful or combative way.

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