noun
Uncommon
hitman
HIHT-man
Hitman (noun) means someone hired to kill a person, typically paid by a criminal organization. Example: “The film follows a retired hitman drawn back into the criminal underworld.”
noun
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Someone hired to kill a person, typically paid by a criminal organization.
"The film follows a retired hitman drawn back into the criminal underworld."
How to use hitman
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Common pairings
hire a hitman
former hitman
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Word forms
- Plural
- hitmen
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Etymology
From "hit," used as a slang term for murder, plus "man."
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What does “hitman” mean?
The word “hitman” means someone hired to kill a person, typically paid by a criminal organization.
How do you pronounce “hitman”?
“Hitman” is pronounced HIHT-man (/ˈhɪtmæːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “hitman” in a sentence?
Here is “hitman” used in a sentence: “The film follows a retired hitman drawn back into the criminal underworld.”
What part of speech is “hitman”?
“Hitman” is a noun.
Is “hitman” a common word?
“Hitman” is an uncommon word in modern English.
