smackdown
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Noun — A decisive, often humiliating defeat or confrontation.
Etymology
Formed from "smack down," meaning to defeat decisively, and popularized in the late 1990s by the American professional wrestling show WWF SmackDown!
Full origin of smackdown →Frequently asked questions
What does “smackdown” mean?
The word “smackdown” means a decisive, often humiliating defeat or confrontation. In plain terms, a crushing, public defeat or confrontation.
How do you pronounce “smackdown”?
“Smackdown” is pronounced SMAK-down (/ˈsmækˌdaʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “smackdown” in a sentence?
Here is “smackdown” used in a sentence: “The senator delivered a smackdown to her rival during the debate.”
What part of speech is “smackdown”?
“Smackdown” is a noun.
Where does the word “smackdown” come from?
The word “smackdown” dates back to around 1990. Formed from "smack down," meaning to defeat decisively, and popularized in the late 1990s by the American professional wrestling show WWF SmackDown!.
Is “smackdown” a common word?
“Smackdown” is an uncommon word in modern English.