Potshot
Noun
A shot taken at a target from a long distance, especially when aiming carelessly or without proper focus.
The hunter took a potshot at the deer from across the field.
Usage tips
Neutral
long-range shot, careless shot, aimless shot
Noun
A remark made that is critical or derisive, often without careful consideration or thought.
His comment was just a potshot, lacking any real argument behind it.
Usage tips
Informal
derisive comment, critical remark, flippant comment
Noun
A shot taken at a target from a long distance, especially when aiming carelessly or without proper focus.
The hunter took a potshot at the deer from across the field.
Usage tips
Neutral
long-range shot, careless shot, aimless shot
Noun
A remark made that is critical or derisive, often without careful consideration or thought.
His comment was just a potshot, lacking any real argument behind it.
Usage tips
Informal
derisive comment, critical remark, flippant comment
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
In sports, a potshot often implies a shot taken with little strategy or thought.
The player took a potshot at the goal when he had no clear chance to score.
Pro Tip 2/3Sarcasm
When used in conversation, a potshot can refer to a sarcastic comment aimed at someone.
He took a potshot at his friend's poor cooking abilities.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Tone
Use 'potshot' in informal contexts to imply shooting criticism, whether jokingly or seriously.
Her potshot during the meeting made everyone laugh.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
In sports, a potshot often implies a shot taken with little strategy or thought.
The player took a potshot at the goal when he had no clear chance to score.
Pro Tip 2/3Sarcasm
When used in conversation, a potshot can refer to a sarcastic comment aimed at someone.
He took a potshot at his friend's poor cooking abilities.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Tone
Use 'potshot' in informal contexts to imply shooting criticism, whether jokingly or seriously.
Her potshot during the meeting made everyone laugh.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
In sports, a potshot often implies a shot taken with little strategy or thought.
The player took a potshot at the goal when he had no clear chance to score.
Pro Tip 2/3Sarcasm
When used in conversation, a potshot can refer to a sarcastic comment aimed at someone.
He took a potshot at his friend's poor cooking abilities.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Tone
Use 'potshot' in informal contexts to imply shooting criticism, whether jokingly or seriously.
Her potshot during the meeting made everyone laugh.
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