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.