headshot
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To kill (someone) by shooting them in the head.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
SCOUTMASTER / HEADSHOTTED A SCOUT WITH THE BREECHSHOT.
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).
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Common questions
What does “headshot” mean?
To kill (someone) by shooting them in the head.
Is “headshot” formal or informal?
headshot is generally slang.
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