short story, novel, television show, film, computer game, or other narrative which depicts considerable gunplay.' name='description'> shoot 'em up - definition and meaning

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  • noun idiomatic, film, television, literature, video games A short story, novel, television show, film, computer game, or other narrative which depicts considerable gunplay.

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