Definition of dumdum
: a bullet (such as one with a hollow point) that expands more than usual upon hitting an object
- Trending Now: More Trending:
- asylum insubordinate promulgate epochal clemency
- ALL
What's Trending Now
More Trending Words
Origin and Etymology of dumdum
Dum Dum, arsenal near Calcutta, India
NEW! Time Traveler
First Known Use: circa 1889
in the meaning defined above
See Words from the same yearOrigin and Etymology of dum-dum
DUMDUM Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of dumdum for English Language Learners
-
: a bullet that expands or explodes when it hits an object in order to cause greater damage
Learn More about dumdum
-
See words that rhyme with dumdum Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about dumdum
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up dumdum? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
