one-shot

one–shot

adj \ˈwən-ˌshät\

Definition of ONE-SHOT

1

: that is complete or effective through being done or used or applied only once <there is no easy one–shot answer to the problem>

2

: that is not followed by something else of the same kind <a one–shot tax cut>

— one–shot noun

First Known Use of ONE-SHOT

1927

Related to ONE-SHOT

Synonyms: one-off, one-shot

Antonyms: frequent, periodic, periodical, recurrent, recurring, regular, repeated, steady

Related Words: nonce; inconstant, infrequent, intermittent, irregular, occasional

Near Antonyms: common, commonplace, everyday, familiar, ordinary, routine, ubiquitous, usual; cyclic (or cyclical); around-the-clock, constant, continual, hourly, round-the-clock; accustomed, chronic, confirmed, customary, habitual, inveterate; expected; annual, yearly

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