throw down
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throw down

transitive verb

Definition of THROW DOWN

1
: to cause to fall : overthrow
3
: to cast off : discard
4
: to make (a slam dunk) with exceptional force

Examples of THROW DOWN

  1. <throw down the gun, and put your hands up>

First Known Use of THROW DOWN

14th century

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