headhunter


head·hunt·er

noun \-ˌhən-tər\

Definition of HEADHUNTER

1
: one that engages in head-hunting
2
: a recruiter of personnel especially at the executive level
3
: an athlete who intentionally seeks to harm an opponent

First Known Use of HEADHUNTER

1853

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