dumdum

¹

[ duhm-duhm ]

noun

1. a hollow-nosed or soft-nosed bullet that expands on impact, inflicting a severe wound.

dumdum

²

[ duhm-duhm ]

noun

1. dum-dum.

dumdum

/ ˈdʌmˌdʌm /

noun

1. a soft-nosed or hollow-nosed small-arms bullet that expands on impact and inflicts extensive laceration Also calleddumdum bullet

Word History and Origins

Origin of dumdum¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; named after Dum-Dum, town in India where the bullets were made

Word History and Origins

Origin of dumdum¹

C19: named after Dum-Dum, town near Kolkata (Calcutta) where these bullets were made

Example Sentences

In their bodies we find dumdum bullets, and we hear tales which confirm those of the refugees.

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The Declaration concerning expanding (dumdum) bullets; see below, 112.

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Were the bullets used dumdum bullets, in your opinion, Dr. Finck?

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In all the wounds considered, on the basis of the aspect of the wound of entrance, dumdum bullets were not used.

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And what characteristics of dumdum bullets were absent, in your opinion—in your evaluation of these wounds?

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