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hit-and-run

Definitions of hit-and-run
  1. adjective
    involving a driver of a motor vehicle who leaves the scene of an accident
    synonyms:
    negligent
    characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern
  2. adjective
    designed for or consisting of a brief attack followed by a quick escape
    hit-and-run units”
    synonyms: tip-and-run
    offensive
    for the purpose of attack rather than defense
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