Jack White

I've always loved the word blunderbuss. I've always thought that it was a beautiful word and that it could mean several different things.

American Musician

Understand blunderbuss as an antique firearm, mostly in historical or fantasy contexts.

A blunderbuss looks distinctive with its flared barrel; often depicted in pirate stories.

The word may be used metaphorically to describe something broad and unsubtle.

Blunderbuss as a descriptive term for someone prone to errors; often used humorously.

Focus on the noise aspect; a blunderbuss can imply a loud and boisterous person.

Remember blunderbuss is informal and can be considered rude if used to describe someone.