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rabbit punch

noun

Definition of rabbit punch 

: a short chopping blow delivered to the back of the neck or the base of the skull

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rabbit-punch \ˈra-bət-ˌpənch \ transitive verb

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1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rabbit punch was in 1915

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rabbit punch

noun

English Language Learners Definition of rabbit punch

: a quick punch to the back of the neck or the kidneys that is illegal in boxing

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