The term "shoot wad" is a slang phrase that refers to firing a gun, or more specifically, firing a round of ammunition. There are many synonyms for this phrase depending on the context in which it is used. Alternatives for "shoot wad" include terms like "blast", "fire", "shoot", "pop off", "discharge", "let loose", "pull the trigger", and "let loose a round". Each of these synonyms can be used to describe the firing of a gun, and some may be more appropriate than others depending on the type of firearm being used, the setting in which the shooting is taking place, and the overall tone of the conversation.