parting shot

part·ing shot

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahr-ting shot]
- /ˈpɑr tɪŋ ʃɒt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahr-ting shot]
- /ˈpɑr tɪŋ ʃɒt/

Definitions of parting shot words

noun parting shot a threat, insult, condemnation, sarcastic retort, or the like, uttered upon leaving. 1
noun parting shot final retort 1
countable noun parting shot If someone makes a parting shot, they make an unpleasant or forceful remark at the end of a conversation, and then leave so that no-one has the chance to reply. 0
noun parting shot a hostile remark or gesture delivered while departing 0

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Origin of parting shot

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; perhaps by folk etymology from Parthian shot

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Parts of speech for Parting shot

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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parting shot popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for parting shot

noun parting shot

answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.
antiphon — a short passage, usually from the Bible, recited or sung as a response after certain parts of a liturgical service
band-aid — A Band-Aid is a small piece of sticky tape that you use to cover small cuts or wounds on your body.
brickbat — Brickbats are very critical or insulting remarks which are made in public about someone or something.
buffoonery — Buffoonery is foolish behaviour that makes you laugh.

All 10 Synonyms of parting shot