hit-and-run

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

1hit–and–run

adj \-ˈrən\

Definition of HIT-AND-RUN

1
: being or relating to a hit-and-run in baseball
2
: being or involving a motor-vehicle driver who does not stop after being involved in an accident
3
: involving or intended for quick specific action or results <a hit–and–run raid>

First Known Use of HIT-AND-RUN

1899

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