"Chicago lightning" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Chicago lightning (uncountable)
  1. (US, dated, slang) Bullets; gunfire. Tags: US, dated, slang, uncountable Related terms: Chicago typewriter (english: tommy gun), Chicago overcoat (english: coffin)
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