hit and hope

noun

The practice of striking an object (such as a ball or puck) forcefully, with minimal thought or skill.

“a hit-and-hope strategy”

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Meanings

nounhit and hope (uncountable)
  1. attributiveuncountablehobbiesThe practice of striking an object (such as a ball or puck) forcefully, with minimal thought or skill.
  2. attributivebroadlyuncountableSpontaneous or reckless

    a hit-and-hope strategy

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APA

hit and hope. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hit%20and%20hope

MLA

“hit and hope.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hit%20and%20hope. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hit and hope,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hit%20and%20hope.

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