# shoots

Pronunciation: say "SHOOTS" /ʃuːts/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of shoot. — third-person singular simple present indicative of shoot
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of shoot. Use this form with he, she, or it.
   - _The photographer shoots in natural light whenever she can._
   - _Water shoots out of the broken pipe with surprising force._

## Noun

2. Plural of shoot. — plural of shoot
   - Simple: Plural of shoot. Use it when talking about more than one shoot.
   - _Tender bamboo shoots are a common ingredient in many Asian dishes._
   - _Fresh shoots appeared on the vine just days after the rain._

## Adjective

3. A slang expression of agreement meaning alright, okay, or of course. *(dialectal, Hawaii)*
   - Simple: A relaxed way to say yes, okay, or of course.
   - _Shoots, I'll see you at the cookout tomorrow afternoon._
   - _Want to carpool to the game? Shoots, sounds good to me._

## Interjection

4. A slang way of saying goodbye. *(dialectal, Hawaii)*
   - Simple: A casual way to say goodbye.
   - _Shoots, I'll text you when I get home._
   - _Thanks for everything today. Shoots!_

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