Street Fighter (Noun)
Meaning 1
Someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
A contestant who is very aggressive and willing to use underhand methods.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The reality TV show's street fighter reputation preceded him, with rumors of manipulation and backstabbing to get ahead.
- In the business world, a street fighter like her would stop at nothing to eliminate the competition.
- His opponents were intimidated by his reputation as a ruthless street fighter who would do whatever it took to win.
- As a street fighter in the world of politics, she had built a career on aggressive tactics and brutal honesty.
- Despite being down by a significant margin, the underdog's street fighter instincts kicked in and he launched a series of scathing attacks on his opponent.