Definition of «gunner»
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| First seen | 2026 |
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"Gunner" is a colloquial nickname specifically used to refer to supporters or players of Arsenal Football Club. The term originates from the club's historical foundations as a team for workers at the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich, which is reflected in their cannon logo. In sports discourse, it is used as a badge of identity for fans, often appearing in hashtags or as a way to address the collective fanbase during matches. While it is a specific sporting term, it functions as non-normative vocabulary within the broader context of general English by acting as a specialized group identifier.
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> It’s not meant to be entertaining for the rivals, just ask the gunners who are top of the league.
> Once a gunner, always a gunner, no matter which club he moves to next.
> The stadium was packed with gunners chanting and singing for the full ninety minutes.
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