English Explanatory Dictionary

don't argue

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An instance of fending off an opponent by holding an arm out straight and pushing in their chest.
verb
  1. To fend off an opponent by holding an arm out straight and pushing in their chest.

Word forms

don't argue don't argues don't-argue don't arguing don't argued

Etymology

From the idea that pushing an opponent away with the arm is an order not to argue.

Related words

stiff-arm straight-arm
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