angle shot
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Also seen as: angle shoot
Meaning · English
An act performed in order to angle-shoot; a trick used to gain unfair advantage.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I'll always gamble, anytime, but he's taking so many angle shots at the table it's not even funny.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “angle shot” mean?
An act performed in order to angle-shoot; a trick used to gain unfair advantage.
Is “angle shot” formal or informal?
angle shot is generally slang.