General
shoot the fair
What does shoot the fair mean?
A challenge to a fair, one-on-one fist fight — no weapons, no crew.
"Drop the bat and shoot the fair."
Origin
NYC street slang; 'fair one' meaning an even, one-on-one fight.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'shoot the fair' mean?
It's a challenge to a fair, one-on-one fist fight — no weapons and no crew involved.
What's a 'fair one'?
A 'fair one' is an even, one-on-one fight, which is the root of 'shoot the fair.'
Where does 'shoot the fair' come from?
It's NYC street slang built on the idea of a 'fair one,' an even one-on-one fight.
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