hit a clip en · VERB
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.
Meanings
- (Internet) To make an impressive or clip-worthy play, generally a kill in a multi-player first-person shooter.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hits a clip | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| hit a clip | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| hit a clip | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| hitting a clip | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |