Cheap Shot (Noun)

Meaning ¹

An unnecessarily aggressive and unfair remark directed at a defenseless person.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Hypernyms

• Shaft
• Jibe
• Gibe
• Dig
• Slam
• Barb

Meaning ²

An illegal and unsportsmanlike act of unnecessary violence; "he called a penalty on them when the lineman took a cheap shot at the quarterback".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

• The referee threw a flag when the defensive player took a cheap shot at the receiver's knees.
• The boxer was disqualified for taking a cheap shot at his opponent's groin.
• The hockey player was ejected from the game for taking a cheap shot at the goalie's head.
• The wrestler was penalized for taking a cheap shot at his opponent's back while he was down on the mat.
• The football player was fined for taking a cheap shot at the opponent's quarterback after the whistle had blown.