Potshot

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑtˌʃɑt/

Definitions of potshot

noun a criticism or insult that is directed at someone or something in a casual or careless manner

Example Sentences

A1 The soldier took a potshot at the enemy from behind a tree.

A2 The child took a potshot at the target with a toy bow and arrow.

B1 The politician took a potshot at his opponent during the debate.

B2 The journalist took a potshot at the company's unethical practices in her article.

C1 The comedian's potshot at the government's policies drew both laughter and criticism.

C2 The author's potshot at societal norms challenged readers to think differently about their beliefs.

Examples of potshot in a Sentence

formal The politician took a potshot at their opponent during the debate.

informal I can't believe you took a potshot at me like that!

slang She always takes potshots at her coworkers behind their backs.

figurative The comedian's potshots at society's norms are both hilarious and thought-provoking.

Grammatical Forms of potshot

• past tense: potshot
• plural: potshots
• comparative: more potshot
• superlative: most potshot
• present tense: potshot
• future tense: will potshot
• perfect tense: have potshot
• continuous tense: is potshotting
• singular: potshot
• positive degree: potshot
• infinitive: to potshot
• gerund: potshotting
• participle: potshot

Origin and Evolution of potshot

First Known Use: 1801 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'potshot' originated from the practice of taking shots at wild game for food in a pot during hunting expeditions.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'potshot' evolved to refer to a casual or easy shot taken at a target, often with little regard for accuracy or skill.