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smackdown

/smækdaʊn/ noun · British & US
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What does smackdown mean?

noun

A decisive defeat or humiliation, especially in a public or competitive context. A staged professional wrestling event, typically featuring a main event match between two wrestlers.

Example

"The team's smackdown of their opponents in the championship game was a crushing blow to their morale."

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