Shotgun

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɑːtˌɡʌn/

Shotgun (noun)

  1. A gun with a smooth barrel that fires many small pellets or one large shot.
  2. A sudden, forceful action done quickly, often without much planning.

Examples

  • The hunter carried a shotgun for the early trip.
  • A shotgun can be dangerous if it is handled carelessly.

Shotgun (adjective)

  1. Done quickly with little preparation, often leading to mistakes or weak results.

Examples

  • The meeting felt shotgun, so the decisions were unclear.
  • Her shotgun plan failed because it lacked preparation.