dum dum

See also: dumdum and dum-dum

English

Alternative forms
  • dum-dum

Etymology

Named after the Dum Dum arsenal in Calcutta, India.

Noun

dum dum (plural dum dums)

  1. (informal, firearms) A soft point or hollow point bullet, designed to expand when it hits its target and therefore cause more serious damage.
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