Definition of "pot-shot" [pot-shot]

• A shot taken for the purpose of filling the pot, little heed being paid to skill in shooting or to the preservation of the appearance of the animal. (noun)
• Hence, a shot carefully aimed. (noun)
• Drunk; fuddled with drink.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "So terrified that you think that everyone who takes a pot-shot at you is me?"
• "If you want to keep giving me, the “Not as Stupid …” guy, and the person of people who post under your handle a good laugh by lashing out at me every time someone takes a pot-shot at you, go ahead."
• "The thing is, he wasn't just taking a pot-shot because he couldn't resist."