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slobberknocker
What does slobberknocker mean?
A violent, jarring collision between two players, especially a huge tackle.
"That was a real slobberknocker, you could hear the pads pop from the stands."
Origin
American football slang for a hit so hard it knocks the slobber loose; popularized by broadcaster Dan Dierdorf.
Frequently asked questions
What is a slobberknocker in football?
A slobberknocker is a violent, jarring collision between players, especially a massive tackle that produces a loud pop of the pads.
Where did the term slobberknocker come from?
It's football slang for a hit so hard it knocks the slobber loose, and was popularized by broadcaster Dan Dierdorf.
Is slobberknocker used outside football?
Yes, it's also used in pro wrestling and casually to describe any brutally hard collision or hard-fought contest.
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