SHOTGUN WEDDING


Meaning of SHOTGUN WEDDING in English

1.

A ~ is a wedding that has to take place quickly, often because the woman is pregnant.

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2.

A ~ is a merger between two companies which takes place in a hurry because one or both of the companies is having difficulties. (BUSINESS)

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