ugly stick

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈʌɡli ˌstɪk/    美 /ˈʌɡli ˌstɪk/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A traditional Newfoundland musical instrument fashioned from household and toolshed items, typically a mop handle attached with bottle caps, small bells, tin cans, etc., which are struck with a drumstick while one end of the handle is hit against the floor. Canada
    — You may also find an authentic ugly stick. It's masterfully constructed with beer stoppers, duct tape, a tobacco can, and a few pieces of wood. It just is…
  2. A notional stick with which unattractive people are said to have been hit, causing them to become ugly. US,humorous,slang
    — Signifying is a way of saying the truth that hurts with a laugh, a way of capping on (shutting up) someone. Getting even talking bout people's mammas & such. It's a love/hate exercise in exorcising one's hostilities. It's a funny way of saying something negative that is obviously untrue like: "you look like you been whupped wid uh ugly stick" […]

词形变化

ugly sticks plural

词源

From ugly + stick.
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