shootin'
Dischargin' a weapon
Shootin' is an informal spelling of shooting, representing casual pronunciation that drops the final g.
It appears in phrases like shootin' the breeze (chatting idly) or just shootin' hoops (playing basketball casually).
The spelling signals relaxed, folksy, or rural speech.
Object of pursuit
- rangeExtent of variation
- skeetShotgun target sport
- clay pigeonsThrown shooting targets
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
pistol · ammo · rounds · marksmanship · trap · plinking · bullseye · reloading
Recording on camera
- cameraImage capturing device
- rollingTurning over repeatedly
- takeCapture or filmed segment
- sceneDramatic unit or locale
set · director · action · wrap · location · footage · cinematography · production
Circular bands or rims
- jumperPullover or pinafore dress
- three-pointerBeyond-arc basketball score
- free throwUncontested penalty basket attempt
- swishSoft rushing sound
rim · backboard · layup · fadeaway · airball · nothing but net · brick · stroke
Informal for conversing
- rappinRhythmic spoken-word delivery
- chillinRelaxing, in slang
- hanginEnduring through difficulty
- small talkPolite trivial conversation
target
Object of pursuit
- rangeExtent of variation
- skeetShotgun target sport
- clay pigeonsThrown shooting targets
rifle · pistol · ammo · rounds · marksmanship · trap · plinking · bullseye · reloading · caliber
filming
Recording on camera
scene · set · director · action · wrap · location · footage · cinematography · production · lighting
hoops
Circular bands or rims
- jumperPullover or pinafore dress
- three-pointerBeyond-arc basketball score
- free throwUncontested penalty basket attempt
swish · rim · backboard · layup · fadeaway · airball · nothing but net · brick · stroke · pull-up
talkin
Informal for conversing
injecting
Forcing liquid in
- mainliningIntravenous drug injection
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- syringeMedical injection tool
vein · fix · heroin · track marks · tie off · spoon · rush · high · junkie · dope
stabbing
Wounding with a blade
jolting · throbbing · nerve · sciatica · electric · sudden · intense · twinge · pangs · flare
shootin'proper English
Correct, formal language usage
formal speech · Queen's English · elocution · enunciation · refined language
- shooting starBurning debris in atmosphere
- shooting downEliminating or rejecting forcefully
- shooting rangeVenue for target practice
- shooting painSudden piercing bodily distress
- shooting upRising or injecting rapidly
- shooting the messengerPunishing bearer of unwelcome news