dumdum 1
/dum"dum'/ , n.
a hollow-nosed or soft-nosed bullet that expands on impact, inflicting a severe wound. Also called dumdum bullet .
[ 1895-1900; named after Dum-Dum, town in India where the bullets were made ]
dumdum 2
/dum"dum'/ , n. , adj.
dum-dum.