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dum dums

dum dums is the plural of dum dum.

Meaning of dum dum

Noun

dum dum (plural dum dums)

  1. (informal) A soft point or hollow point bullet, designed to expand when it hits its target and therefore cause more serious damage.
    Synonyms:
    dum dum bullet

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Questions about dum dums

What is dum dums the plural of?
Dum dums is the plural of dum dum.

Words near dum dums in the dictionary

  1. dum
  2. dum dum
  3. dum dum bullet
  4. dum dum bullets
  5. Dum Dum fever
  6. dum dums
  7. dum palm
  8. dum palms
  9. dum-dum
  10. dum-dums
  11. duma

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