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hit it en · VERB

Etymology

Compare typologically Russian уда́риться (в) (udáritʹsja (v)), тро́гать (trógatʹ), тро́нуться (trónutʹsja).

Meanings

1. (imperative, informal, usually) To start performing; start playing a song, etc.
   • He looks at the band behind him and says, “Hit it, boys!” The band launches into its own rendition of happy birthday. 2010, E. K. Schiller, Holly Schiller, The Midnight Hour, page 196:
2. (slang) To leave, to hit the road.
3. (slang) To have sex.
   • Charli likes boys, but she knows I'd hit it. 2024, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, “Guess featuring Billie Eilish”Atlantic Recording Corporation:
   • If I say you look fuckable, how would you react? Starin' at you, daydreamin' 'bout hittin' it from the back 2020, Moneybagg Yo, Match My Fly:
4. (slang) To smoke a cigarette, take an illicit drug, or drink an alcoholic beverage.
5. (slang) To drive a vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle, really fast.
6. (slang) To try a gambling game.

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