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Definition of gunner

gunner

adjective

  • amazing; outstanding; overachieving.

    Last edited on Nov 04 2014. Submitted by Chuck S. on Nov 04 2014.

noun

  • an overachiever student who is competitive, and generally wants attention, usually referred to medical/law students. Compare with keener, and throat.

    Last edited on Nov 04 2014. Submitted by Chuck S. on Nov 04 2014.

  • a flashy performer.

    Last edited on Nov 04 2014. Submitted by Chuck S. on Nov 04 2014.

  • an amazingly awesome person, object, or thing.

    Last edited on Nov 04 2014. Submitted by Chuck S. on Nov 04 2014.

  • An over-achieving "Type A" individual; driven, aggressive, heedless, narcissistic
    "I'm changing lanes and talkin' on the phone / Drivin' way too fast / And the interstate's jammed with gunners like me / Afraid of comin' in last..." - M.Powell/K.Urban "Days Go By" (album Be Here, 2004)

    Last edited on Jun 07 2018. Submitted by Bill V. from Modesto, CA, USA on Jun 07 2018.

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