dum dum

noun

dum dum

noun

Etymology Named after the Dum Dum arsenal in Calcutta, India.

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Engineering, Firearms, Government, Military, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Politics, Tools, War, Weaponry Informal A soft point or hollow point bullet, designed to expand when it hits its target and therefore cause more serious damage.

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