bullpup
(dated) A bullpuppy, a bulldog puppy (of either sex).
ˈbʊlpʌpDocumented since 1930s1930sSilenthistorical193 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(dated) A bullpuppy, a bulldog puppy (of either sex).
Origin: From . The firearms sense originated from firearm designers in the United States during the 1930s. The unconventional configuration of bullpup rifles was compared by analogy to bulldog puppies, which were considered "squat, ugly, but still aggressive and powerful". Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(US, obsolete) A handgun smaller than a bulldog.
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#3·Apr 27, 2026
(firearms) A firearm configuration in which the trigger is located forward of the magazine and breech, as opposed to a conventional configuration in which the trigger is located rear of the magazine and breech.
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