FROGMARCH

frogmarch

(verb) carry someone against his will upside down such that each limb is held by one person

frogmarch

(verb) march a person against his will by any method

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

frogmarch (third-person singular simple present frogmarches, present participle frogmarching, simple past and past participle frogmarched)

To march or force a person forward while holding their arms from behind or the side, as a prisoner.

(figurative) To force a person forward against their will.

(formerly) To carry a person face-down with one person holding each limb.

To forcibly relocate a person, especially in a degrading or humiliating manner.

Noun

frogmarch (plural frogmarches)

The process of frogmarching a person.

Source: Wiktionary



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