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Idiom idiom

pack heat


To carry one or more handguns on one's person, especially in a concealed manner.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

The detective always packs heat when he goes on patrol.

CONTEXTUAL

The undercover agent had to be careful because he was packing heat during the meeting with the gang.

COMPLEX

Despite the strict security measures at the gala, the bodyguard was secretly packing heat to ensure the safety of his client.


Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    catch heat

    To get into trouble with somebody; to be scolded or chastised.

  2. 02

    dead heat

    a close race or contest in which no winner is apparent

  3. 03

    heat wave

    A period of exceptionally hot weather.

  4. 04

    pack fudge

    To perform anal sex.

  5. 05

    pack in

    To give up, to quit.

  6. 06

    pack of lies

    Total lies, complete untruth

  7. 07

    pack shit

    To be scared or frightened.

  8. 08

    packed to the gills

    Completely packed; very full or crowded.

Last updated August 10, 2026