crit

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Meaning · English

To attack with a critical hit.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

2010 Christopher Wragg, replying to Timothy Ryan's MMO Balancing Techniques Gamasutra Now when talking randomness, players don't mind as long as it's not a negative random chance, for instance, missing causes more annoyance than an opponent dodging, we don't mind an opponent critting against us, but

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “crit” mean?

To attack with a critical hit.

Is “crit” formal or informal?

crit is generally slang.