nose-ender
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A straight blow delivered full on the nasal promontory.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Sayers won first blood by cutting Crouch's right eye, and the battle by knocking his man out with a nose-ender in 12 minutes 28 seconds, 6 rounds being fought.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “nose-ender” mean?
A straight blow delivered full on the nasal promontory.
Is “nose-ender” formal or informal?
nose-ender is generally dated, slang.