bare-knuckle
Without boxing glovesWithout boxing gloves.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Without boxing gloves.
(broadly, not comparable)Characterized by ruthlessly attacking or overpowering an opponent, especially when using underhanded techniques.
a bareknuckle exchange on the Senate floor
More definitions
- characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules
Translations
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2 synonymsClose in meaning
- characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules:rough-and-tumblebare-knuckled
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedbare-knuckle fight