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gun show

(chiefly, US) An event where a promoter rents a venue to bring together gun dealers and potential purchasers: a trade show for firearms.

ˈɡʌn ˈʃoʊCurrent136 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(chiefly, US) An event where a promoter rents a venue to bring together gun dealers and potential purchasers: a trade show for firearms.

Origin: The biceps sense is an extension of the metaphor whereby biceps are jokingly called guns. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “😳 oh my, didn’t knew yuuta was serving tickets to the gun show XD iirc, he’s a volleyball player, so it stands to reason that he stronk, but still 😳😳😳”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(humorous) A display of one's bulgingly muscular biceps (upper arms).

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