Gun/ɡʌn/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/2Weapon Connotation The word 'gun' often refers to violence or crime in news and media. The film's climax involves a tense gun standoff. Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Weight 'Gun' can evoke strong emotions, usually fear or caution, when mentioned. Upon seeing the gun, the hostages became visibly scared.