BELOW THE BELT
Dictionary entry overview: What does below the belt mean? • BELOW THE BELT (adjective)
The adjective BELOW THE BELT has 1 sense:
1. disregarding the rules (from the notion of an illegal low blow in boxing)
Familiarity information: BELOW THE BELT used as an adjective is very rare.
• BELOW THE BELT (adverb)
The adverb BELOW THE BELT has 1 sense:
1. in an unfair manner
Familiarity information: BELOW THE BELT used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• BELOW THE BELT (adjective)
Meaning:
Disregarding the rules (from the notion of an illegal low blow in boxing)
Context example:
her accusations were below the belt
Similar:
unfair; unjust (not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception)
Domain category:
boxing; fisticuffs; pugilism (fighting with the fists)
• BELOW THE BELT (adverb)
Meaning:
In an unfair manner
Synonyms:
below the belt; unfairly
Context examples:
they dealt with him unfairly / their accusations hit below the belt
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