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. a wrestling bout
2. any intensely fought contest
3. a decisive blow

Word History and Origins

Origin of smackdown¹

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

Example Sentences

A goal I have for myself before the end of the year is to launch Smackdown.

From Los Angeles Times

Supreme Court smackdown under Moore v.

From Slate

It is democracy vs. fascism in the ultimate smackdown.

From Salon

If you watched Tuesday’s vice presidential debate hoping for something like a WWE SmackDown event, then you were probably left disappointed.

From Salon

Democrats who wanted a smackdown were equally upset.

From Salon