Chicago typewriter

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English

Etymology

From its use by Chicago's underworld in the prohibition era, and likening the rattling sound of gunfire to that of a typewriter.

Noun

Chicago typewriter (plural Chicago typewriters)

(euphemistic) The Thompson submachine gun.

Synonyms

Tommy gun, trench broom, trench sweeper, Chicago piano, Chicago style, chopper

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