noun
crit
kriht
noun
1
Informal short form of "criticism" or "critique," especially in creative or academic settings.
"The art students gathered for a group crit of each other's work."
2
In games, short for a "critical hit" — an attack that does extra damage.
"She landed a crit and finished off the boss."
How to Use Crit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShorthand for a critique/criticism session, or (in gaming) a lucky extra-damage hit.
When to use it
Informal in both senses.
Word Forms
crit past tense, critted past tense, crits plural, crits singular
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Etymology
A shortened form of "criticism," "critique," or "critical hit," depending on context.