smackdown

[ smak-doun ]

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.

smackdown

/ ˈsmækˌdaʊn /

noun

1. NEW.FOR.DICT.COM a wrestling bout
2. NEW.FOR.DICT.COM any intensely fought contest
3. NEW.FOR.DICT.COM a decisive blow

Word History and Origins

Origin of smackdown¹

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

Example Sentences

George Will went and blamed the victims—and Twitter responded with a round smackdown.

From The Daily Beast

I happen to be of his godless camp, but I found this smackdown gratuitous and rude.

From The Daily Beast

But in 2013, Obama was fresh off his re-election victory and we saw “Smackdown II.”

From The Daily Beast

A SUZE SMACKDOWN The frustration, these days, all comes back to the Approved Card.

From The Daily Beast

For a final test in the smackdown, I choose the far less threatening Breathe Owl Breathe.

From The Daily Beast