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raygun
/ˈreɪ.ɡʌn/
Definition
1
A fictional weapon, frequently appearing in science fiction, that emits a beam of concentrated energy or light.
2
A colloquial term often used to describe high-tech gadgetry or, in specific internet cultural contexts, a subject of mockery regarding performative or eccentric displays.
Examples
I told the kids their new toys were actually high-tech rayguns, and now they are convinced the neighbor's cat is a secret agent from Mars.
If only I could solve my office budget meetings with a raygun instead of a spreadsheet, I might actually get home before midnight.
Her dance moves were so avant-garde that she looked like she was trying to operate a faulty raygun in zero gravity.