smite hip and thigh en · VERB
Etymology
Derived from a phrase in the book of Judges, verse 15:8, taking the first half of the sentence as synonymous with the rest.
Meanings
- (idiomatic) To defeat overwhelmingly.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| smitten hip and thigh | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| smiting hip and thigh | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| smote hip and thigh | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| smites hip and thigh | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |