hat trick

Meaning

1. Any magic trick performed with a hat, especially one involving pulling an object (traditionally a rabbit) out of an apparently empty hat.
2. An achievement of a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive balls.
3. An achievement of a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive balls.
4. An achievement of a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive balls.
5. An achievement of a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive balls.
6. An achievement of a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive balls.
7. A means of securing a seat in the House of Commons by a Member of Parliament placing their hat upon it during an absence.

Synonyms

hat

👒

hat-trick

Translations

Hattrick

coup du chapeau

tour du chapeau

score

triplete

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈhætˌtɹɪk/

Etymology

From hat + trick (“element of a magician’s or variety entertainer’s act; entertaining and difficult physical action”, noun). Sense 2 (“achievement of a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive balls”)—the original sporting sense—refers to the commemorative hat formerly given as a prize to the bowler by his club.