Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
knuckle-sandwich
noun
/ˈnʌk.əl ˈsæn.wɪtʃ/
Definition
A punch to the face, often used humorously.
Examples
- After talking back to his teacher, he joked that he might get a knuckle-sandwich.
- Don’t make me give you a knuckle-sandwich!
Meaning
The term ‘knuckle-sandwich’ refers to an act of physically hitting someone, usually in a playful or joking context.
Synonyms
- punch
- hit
- slap
