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hat trick

Syllabification: (hat trick)
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Definition of hat trick

noun

  • three successes of the same kind, especially consecutive ones within a limited period:the band completes the trilogy, making for a dubious musical hat trick
  • (chiefly in ice hockey or soccer) the scoring of three goals in a game by one player.
  • (in cricket) the taking of three wickets by the same bowler with successive balls.

Origin:

late 19th century: originally referring to the club presentation of a new hat (or some equivalent) to a bowler taking three wickets successively

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