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Definition of put-down noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

put-down

noun
 
/ˈpʊt daʊn/
 
/ˈpʊt daʊn/
(informal)
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  1. a remark or criticism that is intended to make somebody look or feel stupid
    • She couldn’t think of a good put-down quickly enough.
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