Dictionary.com
Word
of the
Day
Translate
Games
Everything After Z
Thesaurus.com
Favorites
Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
My Account
Log Out
Log In
Try Our Apps
definitions
definitions
synonyms
translations
Follow @dictionarycom
follow Dictionary.com
Avoid these words. Seriously.
Favorite Button
CITE
Translate
Facebook
Share
Twitter
Tweet
Google+
Share
wrist wrestling
or
wristwrestling
Word Origin
noun
1.
a form of arm wrestling in which two contenders interlock thumbs and try to force each other's hands to touch the table on which they are competing.
Origin of
wrist wrestling
Expand
1965-1970
First recorded in
1965-70
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2018.
Cite This Source
Discover our greatest slideshows
Six words that can ruin your...
10 Of The Saddest Words (Or...
The Oldest Words In The English...
10 Words That Will Show Your Age
Browse more topics on our blog
What Is the Difference Between Discreet and Discrete?
Learn the correct uses of these two commonly confused homophones.
What Character Was Removed from the Alphabet?
What mistaken pronunciation gave this character its name?
Apostrophes 101
This small mark has two primary uses: to signify possession or omitted letters.
How Do I Get a Word into the Dictionary?
People invent new words all the time, but which ones actually make it?
Word of the Day
Nearby words for wrist wrestling
wrist pin
wrist plate
wrist shot
wrist sign
wrist watch
wrist wrestling
wrist-drop
wristband
wristdrop
wristlet
wristlock
Word Value for
wrist
8
8
Scrabble
Words With Friends
Extra Cozy Words We Need Right Now
