crit
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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.