About The Word Potshot

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Potshot

Potshot Meaning & Definition
Potshot Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Potshot?

[n] a shot taken at an easy or casual target (as by a pothunter)
[n] criticism aimed at an easy target and made without careful consideration; "reporters took potshots at the mayor"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Potshot:

Related Terms | Find terms related to Potshot: aspersion | blind bargain | bowshot | bullet | cannon | chance at odds | charge | cock | crack | criticism | cut | detonate | detonation | dig | discharge | drop | eject | ejection | fell | fire | fire off | fusillade | gambling chance | gibe | gun | gun for | gunfire | gunshot | hit | insult | jeer | let fly | let off | load | matter of chance | pelt | pepper | pick off | pistol | plug | pot | potluck | potshoot | prime | random shot | riddle | salvo | shoot | shoot at | shoot down | shot | shy | sideswipe | snipe | sporting chance | spray | stoneshot | strike | take a potshot | tattoo | torpedo | toss | toss-up | touch and go | volley

See Also | criticism | shooting | shot | unfavorable judgment

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