\ ˈgən-ˌshī
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Definition of gun-shy
1
: afraid of loud noise (such as that of a gun)
2
: markedly distrustful, afraid, or cautious
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“Gun-shy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gun-shy. Accessed 23 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of gun-shy was in 1884
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