pot-hunter
Definition
- Noun:
- A person who hunts for food or game indiscriminately: "pot-hunter" refers to someone who hunts primarily to obtain meat or trophies, without regard for sportsmanship or conservation.
- A competitor who enters contests solely to win prizes: In sports or games, a "pot-hunter" is an individual who participates in competitions mainly for the sake of winning trophies or monetary rewards, rather than for the love of the activity.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The local hunter was criticized as a pot-hunter for killing any animal he could find. (Someone who hunts without selective or ethical standards.)
- He was known as a pot-hunter in the tennis circuit, only entering tournaments with large cash prizes. (A competitor focused on winning rewards.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be a pot-hunter": to engage in hunting or competition with a primary goal of obtaining material gain.
- The club banned him for being a pot-hunter who disrupted the spirit of the sport. (His sole focus on prizes was against the ethos.)
Variants and Related Words
- Pot-hunting (n): the practice of hunting or competing for the sake of gaining pots (prizes or food).
- Pot-hunting is discouraged in ethical hunting circles. (The act of indiscriminate hunting for food or reward.)
Synonyms
- Game hunter: a person who hunts wild animals for food or sport (neutral term).
- Prize chaser: someone who participates in events only for the awards.
Related Idioms
- To shoot for the pot: to hunt animals specifically for cooking and eating.
- He went out to shoot for the pot, bringing home a rabbit for dinner. (Hunting for immediate food use.)