What is the meaning of cheap shot?

noun

  • An unnecessarily aggressive and unfair remark directed at a defenseless person.
  • An illegal and unsportsmanlike act of unnecessary violence.
    • usage: "he called a penalty on them when the lineman took a cheap shot at the quarterback"
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