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    [Noun]  | "shot" | \ ˈshät \


    1: an action of shooting

    2: a directed propelling of a missile; specifically : a directed discharge of a firearm

    3: a stroke or throw in an attempt to score points in a game (such as tennis, pool, or basketball); also : home run

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English, from Old English sceot, scot; akin to Old High German scuz, Old Norse skot shot, Old English scēotan to shoot {mat|shoot|};

    [Noun]  | "allergy shot" 


    1: an injection containing very small amounts of an allergen (such as mold or grass pollen) to which an individual is sensitive that is given at regular intervals usually over a period of several years to desensitize the immune system and reduce allergic symptoms

    Origin: 1949 ;

    [Noun]  | "angle shot" 


    1: a picture taken with the camera pointed at an angle from the horizontal

    Origin: circa 1922 ;

    [Noun]  | "approach" 


    1: an act or instance of approaching

    2: approximation

    3: the taking of preliminary steps toward a particular purpose

    Origin: 15th century ;

     See: {approach:1 };

    [Noun]  | "bank shot" 


    1: a shot in billiards and pool in which a player banks the cue ball or the object ball

    2: a shot in basketball played to rebound from the backboard into the basket

    Origin: 1859 ;

    [Noun]  | "big shot" | \ ˈbig-ˌshät \


    1: a person of consequence or prominence

    Origin: 1929 ;

    [Noun]  | "cheap shot" 


    1: an act of deliberate roughness against a defenseless opponent especially in a contact sport

    2: a critical statement that takes unfair advantage of a known weakness of the target

    Origin: 1971 ;

    [Noun]  | "chip shot" 


    1: a short usually low approach shot in golf that lofts the ball to the green and allows it to roll

    2: a short and easy field goal in football

    Origin: 1899 ;

    [Noun]  | "combination shot" 


    1: a shot in pool in which a ball is pocketed by an object ball

    Origin: circa 1909 ;

    [Verb]  | "call" | \ ˈkȯl \


    1: to speak in a loud distinct voice so as to be heard at a distance : shout

    2: to make a request or demand

    3: to utter a characteristic note or cry

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English, from Old Norse kalla; akin to Old English hildecalla battle herald, Old High German kallōn to talk loudly, Old Church Slavic glasŭ voice;

    [Noun]  | "shots" 


    1: a directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece;


      * e.g., " ... cannon operators often had to use several shots to figure out the range of their targets "



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    2: an effort to do or accomplish something;


      * e.g., " ... let's take another shot at the puzzle "



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    3: a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera;


      * e.g., " ... took a shot of his family for the scrapbook "



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    [Noun]  | "shot" 


    1: a directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece;


      * e.g., " ... cannon operators often had to use several shots to figure out the range of their targets "



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    2: an effort to do or accomplish something;


      * e.g., " ... let's take another shot at the puzzle "



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    3: a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera;


      * e.g., " ... took a shot of his family for the scrapbook "



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    [Noun]  | "long shots" 


    1: as in plays, dark horses;



    [Noun]  | "big shots" 


    1: one of high position or importance within a group;


      * e.g., " ... a meeting at which all of the big shots in the company were present "




    [Noun]  | "big shot" 


    1: one of high position or importance within a group;


      * e.g., " ... a meeting at which all of the big shots in the company were present "




    [Phrase]  | "shots in the arm" 


    1: something that arouses action or activity;


      * e.g., " ... Getting laid off was the shot in the arm he needed to go back to school. "




    [Phrase]  | "shots in the dark" 


    1: an opinion or judgment based on little or no evidence;


      * e.g., " ... The contestant was stumped by the question, and his answer was just a shot in the dark. "



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    [Phrase]  | "call the shots (of)" 


    1: to be in charge of;


      * e.g., " ... After her promotion, she called the shots of every single employee in the company. "



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    [Adjective]  | "one-shot" 


    1: happening only once;


      * e.g., " ... this offer is a one-shot deal; if you refuse, you won't get another chance "




     [ "shots" ]

    1: A series of alcholic beverages served in succession. They are usually served in shot glasses, but often in full size glasses.

      * e.g.,  ... All it took was some shots and I was out like a light. 

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    1: Small confectionaries used to add decoration to desserts; Ice cream sprinkles, jimmies. New England regional dialect.

      * e.g.,  ... May a please have a cup of vanilla ice cream with rainbow shots? 

     [ "shots" ]

    1: Small confectionaries used to add decoration to desserts; Ice cream sprinkles, jimmies. New England regional dialect.

      * e.g.,  ... May a please have a cup of vanilla ice cream with rainbow shots? 

     [ "shots" ]

    1: head shots; getting your dick sucked.

      * e.g.,  ... My goal in life is to get the shots while driving. 

     [ "shot shot shot shot shot shot" ]

    1: this song is a bop

      * e.g.,  ... shot shot shot shot shot shot shot shot shot shot shot shot shot shot shot shot EVERYBODY! 

     [ "Shot-For-Shot" ]

    1: A drinking game. Someone yells "SHOT-FOR-SHOT" and then everyone in hearing distance must take a shot of something that is at least 30% alcohol.

      * e.g.,  ... Marissa: SHOT-FOR-SHOT! 

     [ "Shot for Shot" ]

    1: Shot for shot is a game in which two males try to prove their manliness.

      * e.g.,  ... Guy1: Dude, let's play Shot for shot. 

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    2: You would take turns striking at one another; the hitter can hit as hard as they like, and the receiver cannot move away to the dodge the blow. Generally played by hitting the arm, but anywhere is acceptable. Although the game is viewed as INCREDIBLY stupid, the winner is seen as "badass" due to the violent nature of the game.

      * e.g.,  ... Guy2: Shit, I can't even move from last time... 

     [ "No Shot" ]

    1: When there is absolutely no chance that something happened/or is true. The phrase first gained popularity when it was heard echoing from a shipping container somewhere in Austin, Texas. It can even be traced back to an individual named Tyler "Dimmadomefuck" Niknam, from whom it spread like a virus. It is typical for people who have adapted this phrase to use it continuously to the point where it becomes frustrating. Saying "No shot" ad nauseam has been linked with heavy cocaine use and having sudden bald spots appear.

      * e.g.,  ... "I did not commit the murder, i swear!" 

     [ "no shot" ]

    1: Indicating that an action has no chance in happening whatsoever.

      * e.g.,  ... Dude: When i grow up, i'm gonna be a successful millionaire. Other Dude: no shot 

     [ "shotting" ]

    1: Dealing drugs, esp. Cannabis.

      * e.g.,  ... I make money by shotting 

     [ "shotting" ]

    2: Also shottin

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