Definition of dumdum
: a bullet (such as one with a hollow point) that expands more than usual upon hitting an object
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Origin and Etymology of dumdum
Dum Dum, arsenal near Calcutta, India
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First Known Use: circa 1889
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: a bullet that expands or explodes when it hits an object in order to cause greater damage
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