Associations to the word «Showdown»

Wiktionary

SHOWDOWN, noun. The final battle between two nemeses, in which there can be but one victor
SHOWDOWN, noun. The final round in a poker match, where the all remaining players' cards have to be put down on the table and shown

Dictionary definition

SHOWDOWN, noun. A hostile disagreement face-to-face.

Wise words

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