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Blammer
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(African American) a gun or firearm
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
blammers
What does "blammer" mean in African American slang?
It is used in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and hip hop culture, particularly in gangsta rap and street slang, to describe a gun or firearm. People typically say "He pulled out a blammer" or "Keep that blammer on you." The term originated in late 20th century urban AAVE, especially in East Coast and Southern hip hop scenes, and remains a less common synonym for "tool," "strap," or "heat."
Examples
He pulled out a blammer when the argument got heated.



























