"hitmaker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hitmakers [plural]
Etymology: hit + maker Etymology templates: {{compound|en|hit|maker}} hit + maker Head templates: {{en-noun}} hitmaker (plural hitmakers)
  1. (music) A musician who frequently produces hits; a star Categories (topical): Music, Musicians, People

Inflected forms

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