noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˈuːzi/
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rhymes with -uːzi
homophone: oozy
CMU ARPABET:UW1 Z IY0
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
noun
Meaning 1
A type of compact submachine gun, having a caliber of 9 millimeters with ammunition housed in the grip of the weapon.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
Alternative letter-case form of uzi.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
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3
noun
Meaning 3
a type of submachine gun that is designed and manufactured in Israel
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
the Uzi is used throughout the world as a police and special forces firearm
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: submachine gun
History
Etymology
Named after Uziel Gal (1923–2002), the Israeli army officer who designed it.
Across languages
Translations
8 source translations are retained for this English entry.