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gun

Australian slang term for a good bloke, reliable mate, or person otherwise admired for being efficient or formidable with regards some pursuit. Descended from wartime, when the word was used for a dependable comrade one was glad to have beside them; a 'good gun'.

> His three goals carried the team that match.
> Yeah, Joe's a gun.

by daneoin June 23, 2007