Synonyms for ride shotgun


Grammar : Verb
Spell : shot-guhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈʃɒtˌgʌn


Définition of ride shotgun

Origin :
  • 1821, American English, from shot (n.) in the sense of "lead in small pellets" (1770) + gun (n.). As distinguished from a rifle, which fires bullets. Shotgun wedding first attested 1903, American English.
  • verb sit in the passenger seat
Example sentences :
  • Which if thar's money aboard, an' the express outfit wants it defended, they slams on some sport to ride shotgun that trip.
  • Extract from : « Faro Nell and Her Friends » by Alfred Henry Lewis

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