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Cheap shot

Also called fighting dirty is an action or actions that are considered 'dirty,' deliberate, unnecessary or excessive because they are perceived as unethical, unfair, dishonest or a 'last ditch desperation move' ways for one to gain favor or the upper hand in a scenario for themselves or their cause as oppose to "taking the high road and fighting fair". These are aimed at something vulnerable, sensitive or unprepared for the damage.

These actions are usually considered to be easy, crafty ways to get a desired result and may involve breaking written and social rules or involving things that aren't even relevant to the issue at hand if convenient to quickly make things difficult for the opponent and 'take heat off themselves'. They may also be used when the user simply has no legitimate or fair moves, points or reasons to get their way and desired victory or glory or might not even deserve it, but to someone willing to use a cheap shot "a win is a win, even if everyone else thinks I'm a scumbag. They're just jealous!"
In Avatar the Last Airbender Azula zaps Aang in the back while in trance, nearly killing him and unknowingly nearly blocking him from ever being able to return to the Avatar State again. She later attempts to zap Katara while fighting Zuko, though Katara was not involved or on guard, but Zuko took the attack nearly to his heart which might have been fatal. Thus Azula assured herself victory over at least one of her enemies.

Ad hominem is considered a cheap shot in debate

Media using images or statements and taking them out of context for profit or attention or making libel can be considered use of cheap shots

Scratching, biting, hair-pulling, kicking males in the testicles and many "street fighting" techniques can be considered fighting dirty

Firing on unarmed people
by Maggie Fitzgerald June 28, 2011
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pickle crap

Cucumbers are wonderful, pickles are wonderful, tartar sauce is wonderful, but pickle crap on a hot dog or hamburger is the scourge of the earth
by andy1 February 11, 2006
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cheappuccino

Any of the wide variety of flavored coffee drinks offered at convenience stores such as Circle K or 7 Eleven that can be purchased for less than half the price of a Starbucks cappuccino.
Let's stop by the Circle K for some cheappuccinos tonight. It's gonna be freakin' cold, and all I've got is $1.25 in my wallet.
by TedMosbyIsNotAJerk.com August 30, 2010
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crap nap

When you are tired and/or hung over at work so you go into a stall in the john and take a snooze while sitting on the can.
Where's Charlie?

He was out all night so I think he's in the handicapped stall having a crap nap.
by kb69 January 8, 2004
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Dirty deeds done dirt cheap

1. AC/DC song

2. The stand from Jojo's bizarre adventure part 7

3. the act of sucking one's dick for a dollar
Funny Valentine: D4C
You, not a jojo fan: what
Funny Valentine: Dirty deeds done dirt cheap
by FireFlareion January 27, 2021
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cheapskate

A stingey person. Somebody who buys cheap in favour of higher quality or better stuff. Even though they might be able to afford the better. Perhaps ungenerously trying not to spend much on their friends. Not particularly offensive, and often intended to ridicule in a light hearted manner. North American origin (skate apparently meaning fellow).
You only got me a half pint - you cheapskate! (light ridicule)
Nice charity outfit you're wearing cheapskate! (mildly offensive)
by verseguru August 20, 2004
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Air crap

Air crap, |e(ə)r krap| vulgar slang
noun
flatulence; the gas produced by the stomach or intestines.

verb
to produce flatulence.
Gerrick: "Thbpbpbpt"
Anne: "Aww god, you're always air crapping all over me!"
Gerrick: "Thbpt, sorry I can't help it"
Anne: "God, you could hold it."
Gerrick: " I WAS hold(thbpt)ing it."
Anne: "There's something WRONG with you! You air crap more than anyone I know."
by WindPower! December 21, 2009
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