The meaning of Dumdums
Dumdums – definition
nounA kind of soft-nosed bullet that expands on impact and inflicts laceration.
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The bullet often breaks into tiny pieces after penetration, ripping up muscle and nerve and causing…
nounA bullet with a soft front that increases in size when it hits someone, causing serious injuries
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Word origin
late 19th century: from Dum Dum, name of a town and arsenal in eastern India where such bullets were first produced.
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