shoots
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Alright; ok; of course.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Johannis and Marcella took a yellow cab downtown and asked the driver to stop in front of First National City Bank.
—“Shoots!”—he answered.
Marcella looked at Johannis with question marks in the eyes.
—Ok! It means ok Marcella.
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 “shoots” mean?
Alright; ok; of course.
Is “shoots” formal or informal?
shoots is generally slang.