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smackdown


smack·down

noun \ˈsmak-ˌdan\

Definition of SMACKDOWN

1
: the act of knocking down or bringing down an opponent
2
: a contest in entertainment wrestling
3
: a decisive defeat
4
: a confrontation between rivals or competitors

First Known Use of SMACKDOWN

1997

Other Combat Sports Terms

foil, riposte, welter

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