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knuckle sandwich

American  

noun

Slang.

  1. a punch in the mouth with a clenched fist.

Etymology

Origin of knuckle sandwich

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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After Watts’ death was announced this week, fans of the rock band began reminiscing about the time the musician apparently served his bandmate a knuckle sandwich.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2021

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