bodyslam

English

verb
Definitions
  • (wrestling and combat sports) To throw an opponent bodily on the floor, eg in wrestling or judo, sometimes also throwing one's own body on top of them
  • (figuratively) To deliver a devastating blow against an opponent

Etymology

Compound from English body (person, body) + English slam (grand slam).

Origin

English

slam

Gloss

grand slam

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