Street
fair one
What does fair one mean?
An agreed hand-to-hand fight, fists only, without weapons or others jumping in.
"They squashed it with a fair one behind the gym."
Origin
From a 'fair' (even, honest) fight; general and prison usage.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'fair one' mean?
It's an agreed one-on-one fight using fists only, with no weapons and no one else jumping in.
How do you use 'fair one' in a sentence?
You might say two people 'squashed it with a fair one,' meaning they settled a dispute in an honest fistfight.
Where is 'fair one' used?
It's used both in general street slang and in prison to describe an even, honest fight.
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