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pot shot Tweet Definition of pot shot Like Definition of pot shot on Facebook
noun 
  1. a haphazard shot with a firearm, taken with careless aim, often fired at a random target.
  2. a shot taken from a hidden stakeout.
  3. by analogy, insulting or hurtful words carelessly or randomly said.
Etymology: from pothunter's shot - one who shoots for trophies, or shots taken for the pot, ie for food.

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