burp gun
Rapid-fire compact weapon
A burp gun is a lightweight automatic weapon, especially a submachine gun.
The name comes from the distinctive sound of rapid fire—a burst that resembles a burp.
The term gained currency during World War II and the Korean War, often referring to enemy weapons: The Germans opened up with burp guns from the treeline.
Compact automatic firearm
- UziCompact automatic firearm
- ThompsonPatronymic surname
- full-autoContinuous firing mode
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
fire rate · selective fire · drum magazine · 9mm · blowback · recoil · trigger pull · rate of fire
Ground combat troops
- World War IISecond global military conflict
- Korean War1950s peninsula conflict
- trenchesElongated ground excavations
- patrolRegular surveillance route
platoon · paratroopers · commandos · reconnaissance · guerrilla · ambush · close combat · urban warfare
Compact automatic firearm
- concealableAble to be hidden
- portableAble to be carried
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- handheldDesigned for palm use
short barrel · maneuverable · close-quarters · stowable · collapsible · pistol grip · one-handed · holster
Informal substitute name
- onomatopoeiaSound-imitating word formation
- soundAudible wave phenomenon
- rattleShaking sound maker
- stutterInvoluntary speech repetition
submachine
Compact automatic firearm
fire rate · spray · selective fire · drum magazine · 9mm · blowback · recoil · trigger pull · rate of fire · suppressive fire
Thompson
Patronymic surname
infantry
Ground combat troops
- World War IISecond global military conflict
- Korean War1950s peninsula conflict
- trenchesElongated ground excavations
patrol · platoon · paratroopers · commandos · reconnaissance · guerrilla · ambush · close combat · urban warfare · assault
submachine
Compact automatic firearm
- concealableAble to be hidden
- portableAble to be carried
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
handheld · short barrel · maneuverable · close-quarters · stowable · collapsible · pistol grip · one-handed · holster · urban combat
nickname
Informal substitute name
- onomatopoeiaSound-imitating word formation
- soundAudible wave phenomenon
- rattleShaking sound maker
stutter · rapid fire · colloquial · informal
burp gunsniper rifle
Scoped firearm for distant targets
bolt-action rifle · precision rifle · long rifle · hunting rifle · muzzleloader
burp gunbolt-action rifle
Gun with sliding handle mechanism
musket · muzzleloader · flintlock · breech-loader · crossbow
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