Dictionary definition of “slobber-knocker”

slobber-knocker

n. especially in American football, a powerful collision or a match featuring unusual phsyical violence or intense play; (hence) also in other sports, an exciting game; an exciting or emotional event. Also v., slobber-knock, to hit with extreme force; to decleat; also figurative. Subjects: English, Football, Sports & Recreation, Slang

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Citations: 1986 Sunday Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, Okla.) (Jan. 5) “1985 Oklahoman All-State Team”: He’s the reason we initiated the term “slobber-knocker” for an exceptional hit. 1989 Bill Connors Tulsa World (Okla.) (Sept. 10) “Hogs’ Defense Bolstered By Self-Recruited Thomas” p. E3: The longest and toughest preseason practice of Ken Hatfield’s regime gave Thomas an opportunity to slobber-knock his way to the starting unit. 1990 Debbie Fetterman Dallas Morning News (Texas) (Oct. 17) “Filmed replays and colorful awards help coaches chart their players’ progress” p. 1B: Many teams have pet names for the game’s big hit—often the one that clears the way for a touchdown or prevents one. At Denison, such a hit is a “slobber knocker,” the Yellow Jackets’ most prestigious honor. 1997 Ron Jackson Dayton Daily News (Ohio) (Oct. 23) “It’s Like A Fire Inside You” p. Z8-10: Valley View Coach Jay Niswonger calls a lights-out hit a snout bubbler. Other colorful names are slobber knocker, decleater, pins, and knockbacks. 1997 John D. Ferguson Tulsa World (Okla.) (Nov. 8) “Wagoner Nips Coweta, Wins County War” p. B3: An overflow crowd of 4,500 at Tiger Field was treated to an exciting slobber-knocker that featured three lead changes and big hits. 1999 Donnie Collin @ ennsylvania State University (U-Wire) (Feb. 17) “Physical play headlines Penn State victory”: Carter, who pulled down 14 rebounds in the contest and is known around the Big Ten as a physical player, said Minnesota gave no warning in the last meeting on Jan. 3 that such a slobber-knocker would take place. 2003 Tim Graham Buffalo News (N.Y.) (Jan. 13) “Ruff Is Warming To Idea of Alternating Goalies” p. S11: Jack Frost isn’t satisfied with just nipping at your nose. He’s out to slobberknock you with an overhand right and leave you facedown in a snowbank after a couple of slugs in the gut. 2003 David Wells Perfect I’m Not (Mar.) p. 181: This series is gonna be a real slobber-knocker, one of those classic situations where good pitching is gonna have to rise to the occasion and cancel out good hitting. 2003 Steve Ford Evansville Courier (Illinois) (Sept. 28) “Despite Recent Missed Chances, Fishing Heats Up As Weather Cools” p. D11: If you doubt that statement, toss a cricket or grasshopper on the surface of a pond and see how long it takes something to slobber-knock it. 2005 [csmegadeth] Wild Bill’s Circle Of Hell (Sept. 20) “Driving Rant”: Here is my first rant on here ever, and it promises to be a “slobber-knocker.” This one is all about driving. 2005 Jay Stone Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Ga.) (Oct. 6) “A penchant for playing rough”: The recent football success for the University of Georgia has brought visibility to that unique class of player known by some as “the slobber knocker,” a guy who hits opposing players so hard that spit flies out of their mouths.

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