pocket pistol

noun

A semi-automatic handgun designed to be carried inconspicuously in a pocket of one's clothing.

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Meanings

nounpocket pistol (plural pocket pistols)

plural pocket pistols

  1. A semi-automatic handgun designed to be carried inconspicuously in a pocket of one's clothing.
  2. Any handgun suitable to be carried in a pocket of one's clothing, usually of a small caliber.
  3. archaicA small travelling flask for liquor.

Synonyms & antonyms

Narrower
derringermouse gun

Translations

Hungarian zsebpisztoly
  • zsebpisztolyAny handgun suitable to be carried in a pocket
Irish piostal póca
  • piostal pócaAny handgun suitable to be carried in a pocket
Russian карма́нный пистоле́т
  • карма́нный пистоле́т (karmánnyj pistolét)Any handgun suitable to be carried in a pocket
Spanish pistola de bolsillo
  • pistola de bolsilloAny handgun suitable to be carried in a pocket
Cite this entry
APA

pocket pistol. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pocket%20pistol

MLA

“pocket pistol.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pocket%20pistol. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pocket pistol,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pocket%20pistol.

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