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Kneecapping (noun) means Deliberately injuring someone's knees, usually by shooting them, sometimes used by criminal or terrorist groups as a punishment.

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Deliberately injuring someone's knees, usually by shooting them, sometimes used by criminal or terrorist groups as a punishment.

"Five kneecappings have been reported this month."

"The mafiosi punished the informer by giving him a kneecapping."

(informal) A harsh and unnecessary attack on someone, especially criticism meant to damage their reputation.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is the meaning of kneecapping?

"kneecapping" (noun) means deliberately injuring someone's knees, usually by shooting them, sometimes used by criminal or terrorist groups as a punishment.

What are the different meanings of kneecapping?

"kneecapping" has 2 main meanings: 1. Deliberately injuring someone's knees, usually by shooting them, sometimes used by criminal or terrorist groups as a punishment; 2. (informal) A harsh and unnecessary attack on someone, especially criticism meant to damage their reputation.