HIT-AND-RUN

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does hit-and-run mean? 

• HIT-AND-RUN (adjective)
  The adjective HIT-AND-RUN has 2 senses:

1. designed for or consisting of a brief attack followed by a quick escape

2. involving a driver of a motor vehicle who leaves the scene of an accident

  Familiarity information: HIT-AND-RUN used as an adjective is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• HIT-AND-RUN (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Designed for or consisting of a brief attack followed by a quick escape

Synonyms:

hit-and-run; tip-and-run

Context example:

tip-and-run assaults

Similar:

offensive (for the purpose of attack rather than defense)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Involving a driver of a motor vehicle who leaves the scene of an accident

Similar:

negligent (characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern)