flit gun

noun

1. a handheld, pump action sprayer for liquid insecticide.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flit gun¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Mother put a dilute solution of vinegar in a Flit gun and misted everything.

From Literature

English-born Dr. Ashley-Montagu's own cursing is confined to an occasional A burn treatment, in which a wax film is sprayed from a flit gun on damaged tissues, was described last week by Lieut.

From Time Magazine Archive

Last week, when The Chocolate Soldier went on the air, Designer du Pont was on hand with a Flit gun.

From Time Magazine Archive

The sergeant met the problem with soldierly calm, promptly issued Private Gray a special weapon: one Flit gun, loaded.

From Time Magazine Archive

Some people spray insects with a flit gun, but I like to eat them up.

From Project Gutenberg