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Sockdolager
The word "sockdolager" is a rare and archaic term that means a decisive or finishing blow or remark. It is often used to describe something that is final, conclusive, or exceptionally forceful.
Origin:
The origin of the word "sockdolager" is uncertain, but it is believed to have emerged in American English slang in the mid-19th century. It may have been a combination of "sock" (meaning to hit or strike) and "doxology" (a hymn of praise).
Pronunciation:
The pronunciation of "sockdolager" is typically given as säk-ˈdä-lə-jər (sock-dol-uh-jer).
Example sentence:
After a long and heated debate, the senator delivered a sockdolager of a closing statement that left everyone in the chamber speechless.
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Origin:
The origin of the word "sockdolager" is uncertain, but it is believed to have emerged in American English slang in the mid-19th century. It may have been a combination of "sock" (meaning to hit or strike) and "doxology" (a hymn of praise).
Pronunciation:
The pronunciation of "sockdolager" is typically given as säk-ˈdä-lə-jər (sock-dol-uh-jer).
Example sentence:
After a long and heated debate, the senator delivered a sockdolager of a closing statement that left everyone in the chamber speechless.
© Simrans
