n. death caused by being shot with a lead bullet. (Underworld.)
He pifted because of a case of lead poisoning.The fourth mobster to die of lead poisoning this month was buried today in a private service.
lead poisoning
noun wounds inflicted by a gun. From the lead in bullets US, 1883
lead poisoning
slang Death or injury resulting from a bullet wound. Don't worry about it—if Johnny thinks he can rat us out, then he's gonna find himself with a serious case of lead poisoning.I came away from the gunfight with a bit of lead poisoning in my arm.
lead poisoning
n. death caused by being shot with a lead bullet. (Underworld.) He pifted because of a case of lead poisoning.