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Meaning of throwdown

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

throwdown

Pronunciation:

noun

Definitions

  1. A fall, indicating defeat.

  2. A weapon planted at a crime scene in order to mislead investigation, especially in situations where deadly force would only have been justified if the victim were armed. Also an untraceable weapon kept in readiness for such use.

  3. A slam dunk

throwdown

Pronunciation:

noun

Definitions

  1. A fight or brawl; or, a challenge or incitement to fight.

  2. (Hip-hop) A performance by a rapper or DJ, intended to be particularly hardcore or intense.

    Example: a Hip-hop throwdown

  3. (hardcore punk music) A type of hardcore dance in which a person violently clears a space for himself and appears to be ready to fight those around him, while making violent and erratic movements with his body.