winder
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Meaning · English
A blow that winds somebody, or takes away their breath.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"Well!" exclaimed the miner. "That's a winder." He considered it a moment, said "H'm!" and proceeded with his dinner. Suddenly his face contracted with wrath. "I hope he may never set foot i' my house again," he said.
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 “winder” mean?
A blow that winds somebody, or takes away their breath.
Is “winder” formal or informal?
winder is generally slang.