knockdown-dragout

English

Alternative forms
  • knock-down-and-drag-out

Etymology

Previously just knockdown, dragout.

Adjective

knockdown-dragout (comparative more knockdown-dragout, superlative most knockdown-dragout)

  1. (of a fight or battle) Markedly violent.
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