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/Sounds like "AHT" (as in "art") + "TREECK" (as in "tree")/

Meaning

In football, scoring three goals in the same match with the same player. A 'hat trick' is the dream performance of any striker and a memory that doesn't fade.

Examples

He scored a 'hat trick' in the derby and became a legend that night.

He hasn't had a 'hat trick' in two seasons, but he's still the top scorer.

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Regional synonyms

A lie, exaggeration, or tall tale in Dominican Spanish. "Ese es puro bulto" means that's just made up, don't believe a word. Also used to describe a show-off who tells inflated stories: "ese tipo es bulto." The word doesn't imply serious offense, it's more like an affectionate warning between friends not to take seriously what was just said.