noun
crit
kriht
Crit (noun) means informal short form of "criticism" or "critique," especially in creative or academic settings. Example: “The art students gathered for a group crit of each other's work.”
noun
1
Informal short form of "criticism" or "critique," especially in creative or academic settings.
"The art students gathered for a group crit of each other's work."
2
In games, short for a "critical hit" — an attack that does extra damage.
"She landed a crit and finished off the boss."
How to use crit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShorthand for a critique/criticism session, or (in gaming) a lucky extra-damage hit.
When to use it
Informal in both senses.
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Word forms
- Plural
- crits
- Third person singular
- crits
- Past tense
- critted
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Etymology
A shortened form of "criticism," "critique," or "critical hit," depending on context.
Synonyms
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criterium
Rhymes for crit
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What does “crit” mean?
The word “crit” means informal short form of "criticism" or "critique," especially in creative or academic settings. In plain terms, shorthand for a critique/criticism session, or (in gaming) a lucky extra-damage hit.
How do you pronounce “crit”?
“Crit” is pronounced kriht (/kɹɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “crit” in a sentence?
Here is “crit” used in a sentence: “The art students gathered for a group crit of each other's work.”
What part of speech is “crit”?
“Crit” is a noun.
How many meanings does “crit” have?
“Crit” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal short form of "criticism" or "critique," especially in creative or academic settings.
