gunner UK /ˈɡʌn.ə(ɹ)/US /ˈɡʌn.ɚ/noun 10forms 1 noun10 •An artillery soldier, especially one who holds private rank. •A person who operates a gun. •(UK, slang) A fan of the Arsenal Football Club. •A player who can reliably shoot baskets. •A player on the kicking team whose primary job is to tackle the kickoff returner or punt returner. •(figurative) An excessive go-getter; one exhibiting over-ambition. •A riveter; someone who operates a rivet gun. •(slang) The person designated to pour drinks in a drinking session. •The great northern diver or loon. •(dialect, UK) The sea bream, especially Pagellus bogaraveo (blackspot sea bream) formsgunners
Gunner noun1 •Someone connected with Arsenal Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.The Gunners dominated for long periods but, against the run of play, Denilson fouled Max Gradel and Robert Snodgrass put Leeds ahead from the spot. — 2011 formsGunners