fair game

/fɛər geɪm/
IPA guide

Other forms: fair games

Definitions of fair game
  1. noun
    a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
    “everyone was fair game”
    synonyms: prey, quarry, target
    see moresee less
    type of:
    victim
    an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘fair game'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family