Crit

/krɪt/ noun

Short for 'critical hit'—in gaming and role-playing, a successful attack with extra power or damage; also short for 'criticism.'

Gaming slang, shortened from 'critical hit,' which emerged from tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons in the 1970s. Now common in video games and internet culture.

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