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headhunter

The correct spelling is headhunter.

How to pronounce headhunter

noun

Say it like: Hee-dhu-nte-r

The correct spelling is headhunter. A savage who cuts off the heads of his enemies, and preserves them as trophies. For example: "She was the best headhunter they had ever seen."

Usage Examples

She was the best headhunter they had ever seen.

Thankfully, there aren't many headhunters in the modern game.

He is known as a goon and a headhunter.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A savage who cuts off the heads of his enemies, and preserves them as trophies.
  2. 2.One who recruits senior personnel for a company.
  3. 3.A pitcher who throws at the batter's head.
  4. 4.A player who uses a hockey stick to attempt to strike an opponent's head.

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