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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.
one-shot 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.
One-Shot 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."
One-shot 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
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!
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."
one shot by Domccus June 30, 2006