dum dum

See also: dumdum, Dum Dum, and dum-dum

English

Alternative forms

• dum-dum, dumdum

Etymology 1

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.

   Synonym: dum dum bullet

Etymology 2

A reduplication of dumb, spelled dumbly.

Noun

dum dum (plural dum dums)

1. Alternative form of dumdum