pop shot

Questions

What does pop shot mean?

A quickly aimed or haphazard shot with a firearm.

Where does pop shot come from?

Possibly from pop (“rapid”) + shot; possibly confusion, by assonance, with pot shot.

How to pronounce pop shot

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “pop shot”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “pop shot”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “pop shot” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.