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dumdum
countable noun: A dumdum or a dumdum bullet is a bullet that is very soft or hollow at the front. Dumdum bullets cause large and serious wounds because they break into small pieces and spread out when they hit someone.

dumdum in American English 1
noun: a hollow-nosed or soft-nosed bullet that expands on impact, inflicting a severe wound

dumdum in British English
noun: a soft-nosed or hollow-nosed small-arms bullet that expands on impact and inflicts extensive laceration

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