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单词 fighting word
释义

fighting word

noun

: a word likely to provoke a fight

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web To white workers like Mr. Hoskins anxious over their loss of economic and social status, and eager to hear fighting words on their behalf, Mr. Trump — an unusual Republican with a populist message — was an ally. New York Times, 27 Jan. 2020 But that is a fighting word — a fighting spelling — for Ukrainians. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 10 Dec. 2019 In fact, these were fighting words: barely disguised and directed at certain Democratic rivals. Mark Leibovich, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2019 Perception becomes reality, so, to McMahon, those were fighting words. Dan Gartland, SI.com, 18 Oct. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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