slingshot
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Meaning · English
To perform the slingshot manoeuvre (see Noun).
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “slingshot” mean?
To perform the slingshot manoeuvre (see Noun).
Is “slingshot” formal or informal?
slingshot is generally slang.