guns /ɡʌnz/noun 1phrases 3 noun[plural only]1 •(slang) Well-developed muscles of the upper arm, especially the biceps and triceps.And there's still no better way to throw down the fitness gauntlet than to roll up your sleeves and unveil some powerful guns. — 2005 Phrases with guns go great gunsTo perform particularly well; to be particularly successful. guns blazingWith much force or bravado. stick to one's gunsTo maintain one’s position or viewpoint when faced with opposition.