money shot

The term "money shot" is often used to describe a crucial, impactful, or climactic moment in various contexts, including film, pornography, and sports.

Definition

C1Film

(general)A scene that is particularly dramatic, visually impressive, or expensive to produce.

Example

  • The explosion in the final battle was the movie's money shot.

C2Pornography

(slang)The moment when the male performer ejaculates, considered the climactic part of the scene.

Example

  • The director insisted on capturing the money shot perfectly.

B2Sports

(informal)A critical or decisive action, such as a final shot or play, that determines the outcome of a game or competition.

Example

  • His three-pointer at the buzzer was the game's money shot.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "money shot":

body shotbig shotlong shotpot shotshot outno shotgut shotsun shottrick shotshot in the armpop shotcheap shotshoot one's loadshoot outapproach shotset shot