Phrase guide

pocket pistol

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A semi-automatic handgun designed to be carried inconspicuously in a pocket of one's clothing.

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noun

Meaning 2

Any handgun suitable to be carried in a pocket of one's clothing, usually of a small caliber.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A small travelling flask for liquor.

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Usage: archaic

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hungarian: zsebpisztoly — Any handgun suitable to be carried in a pocket
  • Irish: piostal póca — Any handgun suitable to be carried in a pocket
  • Russian: карма́нный пистоле́т (karmánnyj pistolét) — Any handgun suitable to be carried in a pocket
  • Spanish: pistola de bolsillo — Any handgun suitable to be carried in a pocket