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BARE-KNUCKLED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does bare-knuckled mean?
• BARE-KNUCKLED (adjective)
The adjective BARE-KNUCKLED has 1 sense:
1. characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules
Familiarity information: BARE-KNUCKLED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules
Synonyms:
bare-knuckle; bare-knuckled; rough-and-tumble
Context example:
undisguised bare-knuckle capitalism
Similar:
disorderly (undisciplined and unruly)
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