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Definition of smackdown

smackdown

/ˈsmæk.daʊn/
smack · down
Plural:smackdowns
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smackdown Lexical Profile

smackdown Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A decisive defeat, humiliation, or forceful rebuttal in a contest, debate, or confrontation.

Example

"The senator delivered a verbal smackdown to her opponent during the televised debate."

2

North American A fierce contest, showdown, or physical fight between rivals.

Example

"Fans eagerly anticipated the championship smackdown between the two undefeated teams."

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• Rhymes for smackdown

• Nearby Words

slyly
slyness
smack
smackdown
smacker
smackhead
smacking

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1990s in the context of professional wrestling (popularized by wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's catchphrase "lay the smackdown"), formed as a noun compound from the phrasal verb "smack down".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Smackdown. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/smackdown
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