pot·shot also pot shot (p t sht )n. 1. A random or easy shot. 2. A criticism made without careful thought and aimed at a handy target for attack: reporters taking potshots at the mayor. [So called because such a shot is fired by a hunter whose main purpose is to get food for the pot.] |
potshot - Comes from shooting an animal purely for food (pot), rather than for simple conquest.
See also related terms for shooting.
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| Noun | 1. | potshot - a shot taken at an easy or casual target (as by a pothunter) |
| 2. | potshot - criticism aimed at an easy target and made without careful consideration; "reporters took potshots at the mayor" criticism, unfavorable judgment - disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent" |
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