bare-knuckle

/ˌbɛr ˈnʌkəl/
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Definitions of bare-knuckle
  1. adjective
    characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules
    “undisguised bare-knuckle capitalism”
    synonyms: bare-knuckled, rough-and-tumble
    disorderly
    undisciplined and unruly
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