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Vocabulary Entry
dempsey
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The surname of a famous American boxer, Jack Dempsey, who was a heavyweight champion in the 1920s.
Example Sentences
"Jack Dempsey was known for his powerful punches."
"Many consider Dempsey one of the greatest boxers of all time."
"The Dempsey fight in 1927 drew massive crowds."
V
verb
To engage in boxing or to fight, especially in a professional context (rarely used).
Example Sentences
"He dempsey'd his way through the competition."
"In training, he would often dempsey with his sparring partners."
"After years away, he felt ready to dempsey again in the ring."