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run-and-gun

adjective

Definition of run-and-gun 

: relating to or being a fast, freewheeling style of play in basketball that de-emphasizes set plays and defense

First Known Use of run-and-gun

1960, in the meaning defined above

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Dictionary Entries near run-and-gun

run about/round with

runagate

run along

run-and-gun

run-and-shoot

run a risk

runaround

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