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Definition of gun shy
gun shy
- frightened.
My parents are gun-shy about hosting the graduation party.
Last edited on May 14 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 09 2009.
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| Definitions include: To be scared of the penis. | |
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