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potshot

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun potshot has 2 senses
  1. potshot - a shot taken at an easy or casual target (as by a pothunter)
    --1 is a kind of
    shooting, shot
  2. potshot - criticism aimed at an easy target and made without careful consideration; "reporters took potshots at the mayor"
    --2 is a kind of
    criticism, unfavorable judgment

Definitions from the Web

Potshot

Noun

Definition: A random or indiscriminate shot taken at an easy or unsuspecting target.

Example: He took a potshot at the squirrel in the backyard, but missed by a mile.

Noun

Definition: A critical or disparaging remark made casually or without careful thought.

Example: The talk show host often takes potshots at celebrities to boost his ratings.

Noun

Definition: A small amount of alcoholic drink taken frequently.

Example: She would have a potshot of whiskey every night before bed.

Verb

Definition: To take a random or indiscriminate shot at an easy or unsuspecting target.

Example: The hunters decided to potshot some birds while they were resting on the tree branches.

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