Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hack-and-slash

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.50 in modern English

Syllables: hack--and-s-lash
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

5

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having a focus on violent combat rather than strategy.

Informal

adj

Belonging to a genre of video game focused on fast-paced melee combat.

adj

Shallowly devoted to the gory details.

Example Sentences

""Oh yes, I meant it as a compliment." Olin tapped the books. "I expect to finish these... but for the writing. It's the writing I like. I was surprised to find myself laughing at your quite unsupernatural adventures in Gartsby Castle, and I was surprised to find you as good as you are. As subtle as you are. I expected more hack and slash.""

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

hack and slash (alternative)

Phrases

hack-and-slasher

Frequently Paired Words

murderhobo

Questions

What does hack-and-slash mean?: Having a focus on violent combat rather than strategy.

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