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
MyrnaMUR-naIrish
Rush[rʌʃ]
Guendolen-English (Rare)
Paraskevas-Greek, Late Greek
Sacheverellsə-SHEV-ər-əlEnglish (Rare)
WacŁAwVAHTS-wahfPolish