noun Gaming Slang

dropshot

· noun · gaming

Going prone mid-gunfight to drop under their aim and win the close-range duel.

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Definitions

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Hitting the deck the moment you start shooting, so the enemy's crosshair sails over your head while yours stays on theirs. A classic close-quarters CoD move.

“He dropshot me at the last second and my whole spray went over him.”
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As a verb, to perform that go-prone-while-firing manoeuvre.

“Dropshot anyone who pushes the doorway, they'll panic and miss.”
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dropshot In A Sentence

He dropshot me at the last second and my whole spray went over him.
Dropshot anyone who pushes the doorway, they'll panic and miss.

Origin & Usage

Call of Duty close-combat technique; 'drop' to prone while taking the 'shot'.

People Also Ask

What does dropshot mean in gaming?

It's the move of dropping prone (going flat on the ground) in the middle of a gunfight so you fall below your opponent's aim, helping you win a close-range duel.

How do you use dropshot in a sentence?

"He dropshotted right as I peeked and dodged my whole burst."

Is dropshotting a legit tactic?

It's a legitimate close-range technique in many shooters, though it's often seen as cheesy because it can throw off an opponent's aim unexpectedly.

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