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BARE-KNUCKLE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does bare-knuckle mean? 

BARE-KNUCKLE (adjective)
  The adjective BARE-KNUCKLE has 1 sense:

1. characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rulesplay

  Familiarity information: BARE-KNUCKLE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


BARE-KNUCKLE (adjective)


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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