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hack-and-slash

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Having a focus on violent combat rather than strategy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, not-comparable

Qualifier: roleplaying games

Topics: video-games

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adj

Meaning 2

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: video-games

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adj

Meaning 3

Shallowly devoted to the gory details.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: literature, media, publishing

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Etymology

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Translations

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  • Chinese Mandarin: 砍殺 /砍杀 (kǎnshā) — Translations