1. the act of drinking a beverage very quickly by puncturing the container
Usage: informal
2. the act of claiming or riding in the front passenger seat
Usage: slang

1. drinking a beverage, especially beer, very quickly by puncturing a hole in the container
Usage: informal
2. riding in the front passenger seat of a vehicle
Usage: slang

Examples

• The college students were shotgunning beers at the tailgate party.
• He called shotgun and ended up shotgunning the entire ride to the beach.
• Shotgunning a soda can be messy if you’re not careful.
• The fraternity brothers competed to see who was fastest at shotgunning.
• She yelled ‘shotgun!’ and claimed the front seat.
• Shotgunning became a popular party trick among the group.
• The art of shotgunning requires puncturing the can at just the right spot.