scattergun

noun
UK: /ˈskætəɡʌn/
US: /ˈskætərɡʌn/

  1. A shotgun that spreads bullets over a wide area.

    1. He used a scattergun for hunting birds.
    2. The hunter preferred a scattergun because it increased his chances of hitting the target.

  2. A method that is not careful or detailed.

    1. They took a scattergun approach to marketing.
    2. The company's scattergun approach to product development resulted in several failed launches.

Synonyms

shotgun unfocused haphazard indiscriminate
scattergun verb

  1. To use a method that is not careful or detailed.

    1. He scattergunned his resume everywhere.
    2. Instead of focusing, they scattergunned their efforts across various projects.
scattergun adjective

  1. Not careful or detailed

    1. It was a scattergun approach.
    2. The campaign used a scattergun marketing strategy, reaching a broad audience but lacking focus.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scattergun" in English means: A shotgun that spreads bullets over a wide area., A method that is not careful or detailed..

The phonetic transcription of "scattergun" is /ˈskætəɡʌn/ in British English and /ˈskætərɡʌn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scattergun": shotgun, unfocused, haphazard, indiscriminate.

Example usage of "scattergun": "He used a scattergun for hunting birds.". More examples on the page.