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headshot Meaning & Definition

What Does Headshot Mean?

Headshot is used as a noun meaning A portrait for branding or social media. It can also mean A gunshot to the head. As a verb, it means To kill (someone) by shooting them in the head.

Headshot: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pluralheadshots
Verb formsheadshots, headshotting, headshotted

Headshot Definition (Noun)

  1. A portrait for branding or social media.
  2. A gunshot to the head.
  3. A one-page, double-sided resume of an actor, consisting of the actor's photograph (usually of the head and shoulders) on one side and their curriculum vitae on the other.

Headshot as a Verb

  1. To kill (someone) by shooting them in the head.

Noun

  1. A portrait for branding and/or social media.
  2. A one-page, double-sided resume of an actor, consisting of the actor's photograph (usually of the head and shoulders) on one side and his/her curriculum vitae on the other.

Synonyms of Headshot

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Word Forms & Grammar

headshot (plural headshots)

headshot (third-person singular simple present headshots, present participle headshotting, simple past and past participle headshotted)

Words That Rhyme With Headshot

dead shotlead shothead shotoverhead shotfred shotinstead shot

Origin of Headshot

From head + shot.

Frequently Asked Questions About Headshot

Is headshot a noun or a verb?

Headshot is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is the plural of headshot?

The plural of headshot is headshots.

What is the past tense of headshot?

The past tense of headshot is headshotted. The present participle is headshotting.

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