a hat trick



a hat trick

n. three successes in a row. (Typically, three hockey goals by one player, and other scoring in threes in other sports. Extended use covers three same or different sexual “scores” (see score) by a person in a period of time.) Walter pulled a hat trick, and the fans roared.
See also: hat, trick

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MartÍNmahr-TEENSpanish
Seppo (1)SEP-po (Finnish)Finnish, Finnish Mythology
LeoŠLE-oshCzech
SebestyÉN-Hungarian
Chuy-Spanish
Covington[kɔviŋtən]