(Also with capital initial.) A small cylindrical weapon resembling a fountain pen, from which bullets, tear gas, or some other disabling agent can be discharged.
Origin
Late 17th century (in an earlier sense). From pen + gun.
Definition of pen-gun in US English:
pen-gun
nounˈpɛnɡʌn
(Also with capital initial.) A small cylindrical weapon resembling a fountain pen, from which bullets, tear gas, or some other disabling agent can be discharged.
Origin
Late 17th century (in an earlier sense). From pen + gun.