Definitions

1. noun

a shot fired without aiming, especially at an opponent in a contest or game, or a verbal attack made without provocation.

“He took a potshot at the target with his eyes closed.”

2. noun

a careless or thoughtless remark or comment.

“Her potshot at the politician’s fashion sense was widely criticized.”

3. verb

to make a careless or thoughtless remark or comment.

“She potshot the politician about his fashion sense at the debate.”