See hit man for more hit·manBrE /ˈhɪtmæn/ 🔊NAmE /ˈhɪtmæn/ 🔊 noun (plural hitmen BrE /ˈhɪtmen/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈhɪtmen/ 🔊 ) (informal) a criminal who is paid to kill sb 受雇充当刺客的人;职业杀手