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
Felicefe-LEE-cheItalian
JÖRan-Swedish
Meinwen-Welsh
Wetzel-German
MegaME-gahIndonesian
DestineeDES-tə-neeEnglish (Modern)