Definition of "gunshy" [gunshy]

• Being afraid to use a gun. (adjective)
• Frightened by the sound of gunfire. (adjective)
• Fearing the consequences of repeating an act, especially after being reprimanded. (adjective)

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• "My dad has used the airgun on up step to cure a couple dogs he has had that were "gunshy" over the years."
• "While either one that is gunshy will not make a great hunting dog either way."
• "My beagle chases rabbits which is basically the same as pointing birds and I have shot over her and she is nowhere near gunshy."