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English 2 senses of the word potshot:
NOUNactpotshota shot taken at an easy or casual target (as by a pothunter)
communicationpotshotcriticism aimed at an easy target and made without careful consideration
potshot pronunciation
Soundspaa'shaa.t
Rhymesaforethought ... yacht: 79 rhymes with aat...
Englishpotshot: 2 senses noun 1, act
MeaningA shot taken at an easy or casual target (as by a pothunter).
Broadershooting, shotThe act of firing a projectile
Englishpotshot: 2 senses noun 2, communication
Meaningcriticism aimed at an easy target and made without careful consideration.
Example"reporters took potshots at the mayor"
Broadercriticism, unfavorable judgmentdisapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

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