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hit

63 9.5

A single dose of a drug taken at one time

noun
/hɪt/

NSFW

: calada

Was that dopamine hit worth never having toast with breakfast?
take a hit

And then if they can take that third hit, even some people can't.

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Examples

This is a hit of dope for me, you know?
Come on, let me get in a bong hit before round two.

Grandma's Boy (2006)
I need one last hit from you.

The Killer (2024)
It's a little hit of magic.

What Happens Later (2023)
I took that hit for you!

Tango & Cash (1989)
Would you like another hit of espresso?

The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)
They have again that sort of addicts jumpiness, wanting the next hit, the next high.

DoctorRamani
Many people struggle to quit after just one hit of the drug.
He always thought that the first hit would be the only one he needed.
A single hit can have powerful effects on the body and mind.

Synonyms

dose

vshit

379 3.3

A set amount of medicine to take at one time

is specific to narcotics rather than any medicine

fix

vshit

NSFW

45 8.4

An amount of a drug that someone strongly wants

refers to a single narcotic amount without implying craving or injection

Antonyms

abstinence

NSFW

61 6.4

Choosing not to do things like drinking alcohol or having sex

sobriety

57 4.6

A state of not drinking alcohol or using drugs

Idioms

to hit the jackpot

30 4.0

To have a big, unexpected success because of luck

to hit rock bottom

Informal

25 4.8

To reach the lowest point in your life before you begin to get better

to hit the spot

Informal

16 5.1

To meet a need exactly, especially hunger or thirst

to hit the books

Informal

11 3.9

To study hard, usually by reading books or notes

to hit the sack

Informal

9 6.0

To go to bed to sleep

to hit a home run

Informal

9 3.4

To have a big success people do not expect

to hit pay dirt

Informal

9 7.5

To find big success or money after trying hard

to hit the hay

Informal

8 6.0

To go to bed to sleep after a long day

to hit the big time

Informal

8 4.5

To become very successful and famous in your work

to hit the bricks

Informal

7 9.5

To leave a place, often to walk somewhere or to look for work

to hit a rough patch

6 4.8

To go through a short time with problems after a good time

to hit like a ton of bricks

Informal

4 8.0

To feel a sudden strong shock or surprise

to hit the roof

Informal

4 6.7

To suddenly become very angry

to hit the pavement

3 7.0

To go out onto the street to look for work, run for exercise, or sell things

to hit the skids

Informal

3 8.4

Start to fail after a time of success

to hit the bottle

Informal

2 9.4

Start drinking a lot of alcohol to cope with problems

to hit the ceiling

Informal

1 6.8

To suddenly get very angry

to hit the waves

1 4.8

To go surfing in the sea for fun

to hit the rocks

Informal

1 7.4

Start having serious problems that lead to failure

to hit the sheets

Informal

1 8.6

To go to bed to sleep

to hit the pillow

Informal

1 3.7

To go to bed and fall asleep quickly because you are tired

to hit the bullseye

1 5.1

Do exactly what you intend

to hit like a lightning bolt

1 8.2

To feel sudden shock or surprise

to hit one out of the ballpark

Informal

1 7.4

Do much better than expected

to hit like a tidal wave

1 7.3

To suddenly feel a very strong emotion that you cannot control

to hit my funny bone

Informal

1 8.3

To make someone laugh a lot

hit with the ugly stick

Offensive

1 9.9

To call someone ugly as a joke

hit in the pit of someone's stomach

1 9.5

Cause a sudden sick feeling of fear or shock in the stomach

to hit two targets with one arrow

1 6.8

To do one thing that solves two problems

to hit the jugular

1 9.3

To attack the most important part of an argument or plan

a hit among the kids

2.8

Something that children like a lot

hit a cow's arse with a banjo

Offensive

9.9

To be very bad at aiming at a target

to hit by a clue stick

Informal

9.9

To suddenly understand something you should have noticed earlier

to hit him when he's down

Informal

8.2

Say mean things to someone when they are already in trouble

to hit a logjam

8.1

Progress stops because people disagree or something blocks it

to hit the bitch switch

Offensive

9.9

To suddenly become very angry and act aggressive

to hit one's stride

Informal

6.5

Start performing at your best after some practice

to hit the buffers

Literature

8.4

Suddenly stop or fail because of a big problem

to hit the target dead on

3.9

To do something exactly right

to hit with the clue stick

Informal

9.9

To explain something clearly so someone finally understands

Compounds

big hit

76 2.7

Something that many people like or buy, especially in one group

hit man

Offensive

75 7.6

A person who criminals pay to kill someone

hit and run

71 3.7

A road accident where the driver leaves without stopping to help or give details

hit-and-run

51 5.4

A vehicle crash caused by a driver who leaves without helping or saying who they are

hit list

Offensive

23 7.8

A list of people marked to be harmed or killed, often by criminals

huge hit

21 2.8

A product, show or event that is very successful and liked by many people

base hit

13 3.3

A hit that lets the batter reach base safely, not because of an error or fielder's choice

smash hit

10 3.4

A very popular film, song, or book that many people enjoy

new hit

9 2.7

A new song that many people like and play a lot

hit squad

Offensive

8 8.4

A group of people hired to kill someone for political or criminal reasons

hit-or-miss

Informal

7 6.9

Sometimes works well and sometimes fails depending on luck

hit-and-run

6 6.1

A quick attack where the attackers leave immediately

hit parade

Archaic

4 4.7

A list showing the most popular songs, films, or books

hit single

2 3.4

A very popular song released on its own that reaches the top of music charts

hit woman

NSFW

2 9.1

A woman who is paid to kill people, often using a gun

hit of the party

1 3.0

The most popular thing or person at a party

no-hit wonder

Literature

1 8.8

A person, group, or work that never becomes popular and has no hit

no-hit game

Jargon

1 5.9

A baseball game when a pitcher does not let the other team get any hits

two-base hit

Specialized

1 4.2

A baseball play when the batter reaches second base safely

three-base hit

Jargon

1 5.1

A baseball hit that lets the batter reach third base safely

hit and giggle

Informal

1 8.2

A relaxed, fun activity people do for enjoyment, not to compete

evergreen hit

4.5

A song that stays popular and is loved for many years

king hit

NSFW

9.5

A sudden very strong blow or event that has a big effect

girlypop hit

8.1

A catchy pop song that young women like

nervous hit

8.6

A sudden strong feeling of worry or loss of confidence

ultrapop hit

3.5

A very popular pop song played a lot on radio and online

How Strong

hit

NSFW

63 9.5

dose

379 3.3

shot

160 2.5

puff

18 2.7

Surface Forms

hit singular

hits plural

Etymology

The slang noun hit for a dose of a drug is a helpful way to remember it: think of a small, strong 'strike' on the body, so one hit is one quick dose that gives a strong effect.