fighting words

短语

[法] 搬弄是非的言词, 挑起争端的言词

词形变化

fighting word

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Aggressive remarks that foreseeably may lead to a potentially violent confrontation.

  2. 2.

    Words or remarks that are often considered a form of mitigation for otherwise sanctionable behavior (such as fighting).

    法律