Associations to the word «Potshot»

Wiktionary

POTSHOT, noun. A shot taken at an easy or random target.
POTSHOT, noun. Criticism of an easy target; a cheap shot.
POTSHOT, verb. To fire potshots.

Dictionary definition

POTSHOT, noun. A shot taken at an easy or casual target (as by a pothunter).
POTSHOT, noun. Criticism aimed at an easy target and made without careful consideration; "reporters took potshots at the mayor".

Wise words

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