STRONGMAN

strongman

(noun) a powerful political figure who rules by the exercise of force or violence; “he is determined to bring down the Iraqi strongman”

strongman

(noun) a man who performs feats of strength at a fair or circus

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

strongman (plural strongmen)

Someone who performs feats of strength, sometimes in competitions or in a circus.

A forceful or brutal person, usually a ruler or tyrant.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

29 May 2025

CRITICAL

(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”


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Coffee Trivia

Hawaii and California are the only two U.S. states that grow coffee plants commercially.

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