money shot
money shot noun: the shot or scene of a film that cost the most to produce, most commonly an action sequence.
Noun
money shot (plural money shots)
- The shot or scene of a film that cost the most to produce, most commonly an action sequence.
- The moment in a pornographic film where the male subject of the scene in question ejaculates.
- Allen Gregory DeLongpre: Uh-oh, Principal Gottlieb. Looks like somebody forgot their danish, huh?
Judith Gottlieb: Aw, crap.
Allen Gregory: Three, two, one, and there's the money shot.2011 Allen Gregory, "1 Night in Gottlieb" (season 1, episode 2)
- Synonyms:
- cumshot
- Allen Gregory DeLongpre: Uh-oh, Principal Gottlieb. Looks like somebody forgot their danish, huh?
- The release of semen on the partner's body, especially on the face or in the eye.
Synonyms of money shot
Forms of money shot
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Origin of money shot
(moment in a pornographic film): So named because it is often considered the most important part of the film, and often an actor who is unable to provide the shot goes unpaid.
Questions about money shot
- What does money shot mean?
- Money shot means the shot or scene of a film that cost the most to produce, most commonly an action sequence.
- What part of speech is money shot?
- Money shot is a noun.
- What is the plural of money shot?
- The plural of money shot is money shots.
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