English Explanatory Dictionary

headhunt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cut off, and preserve, the heads of one's enemies.
  2. To actively recruit executive personnel.
  3. To pitch at a batter's head.
  4. To use one's hockey stick to strike an opponent's head.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛdˌhʌnt/

Word forms

headhunt headhunts headhunting headhunted head-hunt

Etymology

Back-formation from headhunter.

Derived words

headhunter headhunting
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