smackdown

American  

[smak-doun] / ˈsmækˌdaʊn /

noun

Slang.

1. a severe rebuke or criticism.

   his amazing smackdown of the protesters.

2. a humbling defeat.

3. a confrontation, contest, or fight, as between wrestlers or other competitors.

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smackdown British  

/ ˈsmækˌdaʊn /

noun

1. a wrestling bout

2. any intensely fought contest

3. a decisive blow

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Etymology

Origin of smackdown

First recorded in 1990–95; smack ² ( def. ) + down ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

That said, I have to read one more smackdown.

From Slate

Drew celebrates winning the WWE Championship during SmackDown at Uber Arena in Berlin last weekend.

From BBC

“I’m Your Mother” isn’t guidance, it’s a verbal smackdown wrapped in laughter that’s unremorseful and so well written, Tim Dillon is now our mother.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, his players having established they know what it takes to win following a smackdown of Michigan State, he’s asking them to maintain their approach.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s just another weekly edition of “SmackDown” in Don’s demented mind.

From Salon