smackdown

[ smak-doun ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Slang.

a severe rebuke or criticism:
his amazing smackdown of the protesters.
a humbling defeat.
a confrontation, contest, or fight, as between wrestlers or other competitors.

smackdown

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noun

a wrestling bout
any intensely fought contest
a decisive blow

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Word History and Origins

Origin of smackdown¹

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

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However, Thurston's research suggests that Raw and Smackdown viewership has since levelled off to numbers seen on USA.

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It's certainly made Oliver a megafan, and he is now able to watch the weekly Smackdown and Raw shows with his dad.

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The Netflix deal is, according to Thurston, part of WWE's plans to recruit globally, create bigger international stars, and amplify its live tournaments such as Raw, WrestleMania and Smackdown across different markets.

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The deal also entitles Netflix subscribers outside the US being to watch all weekly shows such as SmackDown, NXT and live events including pay-per-view specials such as SummerSlam and Royal Rumble.

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I don’t think he can wrestle — although he loves a good smackdown.

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smack dab smacker

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