noun
Street Slang
Weapon
/ˈwɛpən/ · noun · informal
An insult for someone being an idiot or a menace, common in UK and Irish slang.
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Definitions
1
Someone causing chaos or acting out of control.
“Three pints in and he's a weapon, get him home.”
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2
A foolish, reckless, or annoying person.
“He drove on the pavement to skip traffic, absolute weapon.”
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3
In Aussie and sports contexts, a backhanded term for someone overly aggressive or full-on.
“That tackle was filthy, he's a weapon.”
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Weapon In A Sentence
You parked across two spaces, you weapon.
My mate's a weapon after midnight, swear.
Stop being a weapon and just say sorry.
Origin & Usage
British and Irish slang, with the 'weapon' implying someone dangerously stupid or out of control. Widely used in Ireland and northern England.
People Also Ask
What does weapon mean as an insult?
It means an idiot or a menace, someone behaving stupidly or recklessly. It's common in UK and Irish slang.
Is weapon offensive?
It's mild and often jokey, though it can be pointed depending on tone.
What does absolute weapon mean?
It intensifies the insult, meaning someone is a total fool or completely out of control.
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