put-down — A remark or action intended to humiliate or belittle someone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A remark or action intended to humiliate or belittle someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpʊt daʊn/
Example Sentences
- His sarcastic put-down about her cooking skills ruined the dinner party.
- The comedian's put-down was so clever that even the heckler laughed.
- She responded to his put-down with a brilliant comeback.
put-down
NOUN[/ˈpʊt daʊn/]
A remark or action intended to humiliate or belittle someone
💡 Concept
His sharp put-down silenced the whole dinner table instantly.
🎵 Rhyme
A put-down leads to shutdown, causing a meltdown!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈpʊt daʊn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpʊt daʊn/
🌳Etymology
Rootput down
🎵Rhyme
shutdowncountdownmeltdown
shutdown
countdown
meltdown
🔗Collocations
cruel put-down
deliver a put-down
subtle put-down
withering put-down
public put-down
clever put-down
📝Examples
“His sarcastic put-down about her cooking skills ruined the dinner party.”
😄 Fun example
“The comedian's put-down was so clever that even the heckler laughed.”
“She responded to his put-down with a brilliant comeback.”
“The boss's constant put-downs created a toxic work environment.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
insultslightsnubdigjab
Antonyms
complimentpraiseencouragement
Related
mockeryridiculebelittlementhumiliation
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