Gunplays

/ˈɡʌnpleɪz/ noun

Definition

The plural of gunplay; multiple instances of shooting exchanges, firefights, or gun-based action scenes.

Etymology

Plural form of 'gunplay' created with the standard English '-s' suffix.

Kelly Says

You'll find 'gunplays' most often in reviews of Western films and action movies, where critics describe how many shootout scenes occur—it's a term that reveals how American popular entertainment has normalized and aestheticized armed combat.

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