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putdown Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: P UH1 T D AW0 N

What Does Putdown Mean?

As a noun, putdown means Alternative form of put-down.

Putdown at a Glance

Part of speechnoun
Synonymsburn
Pluralputdowns

Putdown Definition (Noun)

  1. Alternative form of put-down.

Noun

  1. An insult or barb; a snide or demeaning remark.

    When he called you a know-it-all, he meant it as a put-down.

Synonyms of Putdown

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Antonyms of Putdown

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Putdown in a Sentence

When he called you a know-it-all, he meant it as a put-down.

Word Forms & Grammar

putdown (plural putdowns)

Words That Rhyme With Putdown

Origin of Putdown

Deverbal from put down.

Frequently Asked Questions About Putdown

What part of speech is putdown?

Putdown is a noun.

What is another word for putdown?

Close synonyms of putdown are burn. See the full list of putdown synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of putdown?

The plural of putdown is putdowns.

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