poodle shooter

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Noun

poodle shooter (plural poodle shooters)

  1. (derogatory, slang) A carbine that discharges the 5.56 millimetre calibre cartridge.[1]
    • 2007, Stephen Hunter, Point of Impact, page 287:
      Key's in the ignition and I've got this damn "poodle-shooter" on you.
    • 2008, J.R. Ward, The Black Dagger Brotherhood: An Insider's Guide, page 291:
      Nice little "poodle shooter" you got there, vampire.

References
  1. SEAL Target Geronimo: The Inside Story of the Mission to Kill Osama bin Laden - Glossary (pg. 250) defines "Poodle Shooter" as M-4 rifle. So called because it is small and light.
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