How to Pronounce "potshots"
word
ˈpɑˌtʃɑts
PAHT-shotz
pˈɒtʃɒts
POT-shotz
Definition
'Potshots' are unfair or unkind comments or criticisms, often made suddenly and without much thought, usually to hurt or insult someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑˌtʃɑts
British English
pˈɒtʃɒts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAHT-shotz
UK
POT-shotz
Listen in Context
The critics took potshots at the new movie.
She ignored the potshots from her classmates.
Politicians sometimes take potshots at each other.
It's easy to sit behind a screen and take potshots at people online.