smackdown
noun
smack·down
ˈsmak-ˌdau̇n 
1
: the act of knocking down or bringing down an opponent
2
: a contest in entertainment wrestling
3
: a decisive defeat
4
: a confrontation between rivals or competitors
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In response, Sweeney compiled a bunch of the most egregious—and, frankly, ridiculous—comments for an Instagram smackdown, posting them alongside behind-the-scenes videos of her intense Christy Martin training regiment.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Dec. 2024
But despite the many smackdowns and the elevated body count, the story never builds momentum.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
This, of course, meant Goo and Strawberry Shortcake were left to battle it out in the new smackdown format.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Thanksgiving is almost here, so now’s the time to plan for your holiday festivities—or brace yourself for your family’s annual political smackdown.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 2024
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Dec. 2024
But despite the many smackdowns and the elevated body count, the story never builds momentum.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
This, of course, meant Goo and Strawberry Shortcake were left to battle it out in the new smackdown format.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Thanksgiving is almost here, so now’s the time to plan for your holiday festivities—or brace yourself for your family’s annual political smackdown.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Smackdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smackdown. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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