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knock·down-dragout
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Princeton's WordNet
knockdown-dragout, knock-down-and-drag-outadjective
extremely violent
"a knock-down-and-drag-out fight"
GCIDE
knockdown-dragoutadjective
marked by extreme violence; -- of fights; also used metaphorically of fierce contests; as, a knock-down-and-drag-out fight; a knockdown-dragout competition for the browser market.
Wiktionary
knockdown-dragoutadjective
Markedly violent.
Etymology: Previously just knockdown, dragout
ChatGPT
knockdown-dragout
A knockdown-dragout generally refers to a very intense, aggressive or violent confrontation or argument, which may involve physical fighting or harsh words. It typically indicates a situation that is extreme, uncontrolled, and potentially destructive. The term originates from boxing, where "knockdown" means to strike an opponent to the ground, and "drag out" suggests a conflict that extends for a long period of time.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of knockdown-dragout in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of knockdown-dragout in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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