English Explanatory Dictionary

hit a clip

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make an impressive or clip-worthy play, generally a kill in a multi-player first-person shooter.

Word forms

hit a clip hits a clip hitting a clip

Etymology

Possibly a play on hit a lick (“to commit armed robbery”) + clip (“to cut a section from a longer video”). Influenced by multi-player shooters that replay a game-winning play or kill at the end of a round.

Related words

clip farm killcam
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