Meanings
plural money shots
- The shot or scene of a film that cost the most to produce, most commonly an action sequence.
- slanglifestyleThe 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
- broadlyslanglifestyleThe release of semen on the partner's body, especially on the face or in the eye.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe moment in a pornographic film where the male subject of the scene in question ejaculates.
Origin
(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.
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