English Explanatory Dictionary

hitman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A male contract killer, especially one paid by a mafia.
  2. A goalscorer; someone who scores goals.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɪtmæːn/ /ˈhɪtmən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hitman.wav

Word forms

hitman hitmen hit man

Etymology

From hit (“to murder”) + -man.

Related words

hit list
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