hitman

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English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From hit (to murder) +‎ -man.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhɪtmæːn/, /ˈhɪtmən/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

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hitman (plural hitmen)

  1. A male contract killer, especially one paid by a mafia.
    Hypernym: contract killer
    Coordinate term: hitwoman
  2. (soccer) A goalscorer; someone who scores goals.
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Descendants

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  • Cebuano: hitman

Translations

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Cebuano

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Etymology

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From English hitman.

Pronunciation

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  • Hyphenation: hit‧man

Noun

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hitman

  1. a hitman; a contract killer

Quotations

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For quotations using this term, see Citations:hitman.