jack dempsey

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A person's name: "Jack Dempsey" refers to an American professional boxer who held the world heavyweight championship title. He was a prominent figure in the sport during the early 20th century.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Jack Dempsey was known for his aggressive fighting style.
    • The biography details the life and career of Jack Dempsey.
Advanced Usage
  • Used as a cultural or historical reference: The name can be used to symbolize the era of 1920s boxing or a particularly tough, fighting spirit.
    • He has a Jack Dempsey-like tenacity in negotiations.
Variants and Related Words
  • "Dempsey": A common shorthand or surname reference.
    • The Dempsey-Tunney fights are legendary.
  • "The Manassa Mauler": A well-known nickname for Jack Dempsey.
    • The Manassa Mauler was a fearsome opponent in the ring.
Synonyms
  • Prizefighter: A professional boxer.
  • Heavyweight champion: A titleholder in the heaviest weight class in boxing.
Related Idioms or Phrases
  • No direct idioms feature the full name "Jack Dempsey". However, references to his persona may appear in figurative language about toughness or combat.
    • He came out swinging like Dempsey. (Implies a very aggressive start.)
Noun
  1. United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion (1895-1983)

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