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call shotgun
verb
- to claim the (front) seat next to the driver in an automobile. Derives from the "old west" when stagecoaches routinely had an armed guard (typically with a shotgun) seated next to the driver on top.
- See more words with the same meaning: to claim.
Last edited on Nov 03 2008. Submitted by Michael W. on Nov 03 2008.
- to claim ownership or rights to something or someone.
Last edited on Jul 28 2011. Submitted by Anonymous on Jul 28 2011.
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