What does scattergun mean?
A shotgun that fires a spread of shot, or a method of shooting with a shotgun that fires a spread of shot. A scattergun is often used to describe a method of attack or a way of doing something that involves a wide range of different approaches or methods.
Example
"The company used a scattergun approach to marketing, trying out a wide range of different tactics to see what worked best."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.