n. tactics based on the use of force. : Strong-arm tactics are out. The boss says be gentle and don't break anybody.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition. Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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Strong-arm tacticsis always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
So is ort. Does it mean:
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
