accidentalhit

noun
UK /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl hɪt/
US /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl hɪt/

An accidental hit is when you hit something or someone without meaning to.

The accidental hit on the table knocked over the cup.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A hit in a game or sport that happens by chance rather than skill.

His accidental hit won the point anyway.

3. A computer request that happens without a user meaning to make it.

The website logged an accidental hit from a stray click.

4. A song or video that becomes popular without being promoted on purpose.

The little song was an accidental hit online.