What does stare down mean?
Stare down means (informal) A game or confrontation in which two individuals intently gaze at each other, until the other individual is forced to blink or turn away..
Stare down
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(informal) A game or confrontation in which two individuals intently gaze at each other, until the other individual is forced to blink or turn away..
Definitions by Sense
- (informal) A game or confrontation in which two individuals intently gaze at each other, until the other individual is forced to blink or turn away.
- (idiomatic) A confrontation in which each party waits for the other to yield.
Example Sentences
Since then, Stephon, 31, and the Knicks have been locked in a staredown regarding the cost of a potential buyout.
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Word Forms
- staredowns
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Since then, Stephon, 31, and the Knicks have been locked in a staredown regarding the cost of a potential buyout.
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