Laxi Dictionary

American Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition point-blank in American English

point-blank adverb

adverb
1

in a very firm and direct way

Example

Polly declared point-blank that she would never go there again.

Example

When I asked him point-blank how much money was left, he wouldn't answer me.

Synonyms and related words
directly pointed emphatic
2

with the gun held very close to the person who is shot

Example

The thieves shot the store clerk point-blank.

Synonyms and related words
come under fire cover crossfire
Definition point-blank in American English