headhunt /ˈhɛdˌhʌnt/ verb4 •To cut off, and preserve, the heads of one's enemies. •To actively recruit executive personnel. •To pitch at a batter's head.There's a brawl on the field because the pitcher has been headhunting throughout the game. •To use one's hockey stick to strike an opponent's head. formsheadhunted · headhunting · headhunts