verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To cut off, and preserve, the heads of one's enemies. transitive
2. 2
   To actively recruit executive personnel. intransitive
3. 3
   To pitch at a batter's head. intransitive

   "There's a brawl on the field because the pitcher has been headhunting throughout the game."

4. 4
   To use one's hockey stick to strike an opponent's head. transitive

Example

More examples

"They are on a headhunt for a new secretary."

Etymology

Back-formation from headhunter.

Related phrases

hockey stick

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