one-shot

one–shot

adjective

Definition of ONE-SHOT

happening only once <this offer is a one-shot deal; if you refuse, you won't get another chance>

Synonyms one-off, one-shot

Related Words nonce; inconstant, infrequent, intermittent, irregular, occasional

Near Antonyms common, commonplace, everyday, familiar, ordinary, routine, ubiquitous, usual; cyclic (or cyclical); around-the-clock, constant, continual, hourly, round-the-clock; accustomed, chronic, confirmed, customary, habitual, inveterate; expected; annual, yearly

Antonyms frequent, periodic, periodical, recurrent, recurring, regular, repeated, steady

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