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[ adjective ] designed for or consisting of a brief attack followed by a quick escape

Synonyms

tip-and-run

Examples

"hit-and-run units" "tip-and-run assaults"

Used in print

(Peter J. White, "Report on Laos"...)

Throughout the land their hit-and-run terrorists spread fear of ambush and death .

Related terms

offensive

2
[ adjective ] involving a driver of a motor vehicle who leaves the scene of an accident

Related terms

negligent

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