noun

beatdown

BEET-down

Beatdown (noun) means a severe physical beating or one-sided defeat. Example: “The champion delivered a brutal beatdown in the third round.”

noun

A severe physical beating or one-sided defeat.

"The champion delivered a brutal beatdown in the third round."

How to use beatdown

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA severe beating or lopsided loss, often used casually about sports or fights.

When to use it

Informal — common in sports commentary and casual speech.

Word forms

beatdowns plural

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Etymology

A noun formed from the phrasal verb "beat down."

Frequently asked questions

What does “beatdown” mean?

The word “beatdown” means a severe physical beating or one-sided defeat. In plain terms, a severe beating or lopsided loss, often used casually about sports or fights.

How do you pronounce “beatdown”?

“Beatdown” is pronounced BEET-down (/ˈbitˌdaʊn/ in IPA).

How do you use “beatdown” in a sentence?

Here is “beatdown” used in a sentence: “The champion delivered a brutal beatdown in the third round.”

What part of speech is “beatdown”?

“Beatdown” is a noun.