Clue-by-four
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Clue-by-four is a noun meaning (informal, humorous, figuratively) A notional weapon used to knock sense into the clueless.
Meaning
(informal, humorous, figuratively) A notional weapon used to knock sense into the clueless.
Example Sentences
Sometimes the magic "clue-by-four" is so obvious that even your oblivious rock-headed uncle picks up on it.
We also keep a traditional clue-by-four and a training brick. You know, for when the problem is wetware-related.
If I think they're a jerk who's using a march to show how cool and open minded they are, I pull out the ol' clue by four.
Synonyms for clue-by-four
Depending on context, synonyms include cluestick, cluebat.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cluebat, crambo, scooby, tickler, quirkle, quiff.
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