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dumdum

Syllabification: (dum·dum)
Pronunciation: /ˈdəmˌdəm/

(also dumdum bullet)
Definition of dumdum

noun

  • a kind of soft-nosed bullet that expands on impact.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Dum Dum, name of a town and arsenal in eastern India, where such bullets were first produced

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Definition of dumdum in the British & World English dictionary