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Meaning
Noun
●
The front part of a shirt.
●
A
detachable
insert
that
simulates
the front of a shirt.
●
In Cricket:
A
pitch
that is
easy
to
bat
on.
●
In Australian rules football:
A
head-on
charge
aimed at
bumping
an
opponent
to the ground.
●
In Real estate:
An
attractive
facade
applied
only to the front of a house.
Verb
●
In Australian English & Politics:
To
confront
in a
threatening
manner.
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Origin
shirtfront
English
front
English
front
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
shirt
English
scyrte
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Waterboard
Defenestrate
Reappoint
Dotard
Fellate
Upbraid
Putin
Whup
Sodomize
Eulogize
Outfox
Depose
Flounce
Charm Offensive
Head Butt
State Visit
Stand Down
Tongue Kiss
Tar And Feather
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