shotgun marriage



shotgun marriage

A marriage that happens quickly due to an unplanned pregnancy. We knew it was a shotgun marriage when Frank's new wife had a baby five months after the wedding.
See also: marriage, shotgun

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Carter['ka:tə]
Adeane[ə'di:n]
MaËL-French, Breton
Parthenope-Greek Mythology
Balwinder-Indian (Sikh)
Tabeatah-BE-ahGerman