wrist wrestling

or wristwrestling

noun

1. a form of arm wrestling in which two contenders interlock thumbs and try to force each other's hands to touch the table on which they are competing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wrist wrestling¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The Bachelorette Hannah takes a one-on-one date bungee jumping and two rivals face off in a wrist wrestling competition in this new episode.

From Los Angeles Times

You’d turn on “Wide World of Sports” and not only find track and field and boxing, but also wrist wrestling, barrel jumping, cliff diving and log rolling.

From Washington Post

Nontraditional contests, such as wrist wrestling, are included, too.

From Washington Post

“I cut my teeth doing crazy events on ‘Wide World of Sports’ — barrel-jumping, wrist wrestling — with a different expert commentator every week,” he said.

From New York Times

Competitors from 67 countries are taking part in sports ranging from wrist wrestling to the "toughest competitor alive" contest.

From BBC