Smackdown
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsmækdaʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Smackdown is a noun meaning A physical or emotional confrontation; a battle, a fight; also, a bitter rivalry.
Meaning
A physical or emotional confrontation; a battle, a fight; also, a bitter rivalry.
More Meanings
- A significant or humiliating setback or defeat; a beating, a thrashing.
Example Sentences
[T]he thought of Carpenter and Garth in a smackdown over a rack of country ribs was not a pretty one.
For the first time since 2007 England are into the last four and Saturday's smackdown with New Zealand will be some collision.
"I'm not looking for any more sisterly smackdowns." She sat up and rubbed her arms where Paige and Juliana had been holding her.
"Well, I didn't get your messages," Mina said, embarrassed to admit her parents put the smackdown on all of her electronic communication because of that C on her Lit essay.
Word Forms
- smackdowns
Synonyms for smackdown
Depending on context, synonyms include battering, beatdown, beating, boom-boom, clobbering, dressing-down.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fight, wrestle, slugfest, battle, clash, fighting.
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