"hit squad" meaning in All languages combined

See hit squad on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: hit squads [plural]
Etymology: From hit + squad. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|hit|squad}} hit + squad Head templates: {{en-noun}} hit squad (plural hit squads)
  1. A squad of assassins. Synonyms: hit-squad, hitsquad [uncommon]
    Sense id: en-hit_squad-en-noun-C5SSQru- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 89 11
  2. A gang of people who physically harass others, often in a coordinated fashion.
    Sense id: en-hit_squad-en-noun-phnL1Pe1

Inflected forms

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