One-shot

Writing about a character, place or thing that has been done on a spur of the moment of a fandom or orginal peice. Usually is to short for a short story consisting of only one chapter.

'The writer did a one=shot of Mike's feelings toward his parents.'

by lgbird April 28, 2005

one-shot

-verb

In video games, to kill an opponent with a single shot or blow.

1. My character is so stacked, I can one-shot every boss in the game.

2. I've been one-shotting n00bs all day with the WA-2000 on MW2.

by reese456 May 6, 2010

One-Shot

1. A fanfiction term, which means the fic is one chapter long.
2. A one-hit, which basically means that something kills you in one attack in video games.
3. A game by Eliza Velasquez about a kid named Niko who attempts to screw a lightbulb into a tower and save the world.

1. One-shot fanfics are okay, at best.
2. GOD-FUCKING-DAMMIT FUCK THIS BOSS, HE'S GOT A ONE-SHOT ATTACK
3. You only have one shot, Niko.

by Verdigris June 15, 2018

One-shot

A graphic novel or OAV that has no sequils or following volumes.

"It's too bad this book was a one-shot. It had such a promising story line."

"Too bad the movie was a one-shot. It would have made a great series."

by Allaiyah June 24, 2004

One-Shot

A Term typically used by virgin gamers to inform teammates that the opponent is low on health...

...Most of the times they aren’t.

Ahhh yeah, he’s One-Shot

by TreHitEmUpp July 27, 2018

One-shot

A common term used by fps gamers for when they have done very little to no damage to the enemy player.

Guys get him he’s one-shot!

by ToastToxin July 30, 2021

one shot

A term used in fanfictions to say that there will only be one body of text. (One chapter)

"Severus Snape struggles to find his way, and redemption, after the war. One shot."

by Domccus June 30, 2006