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hired muscle

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Person who is hired or asked to perform tasks or duties requiring physical strength.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, uncountable, usually

Examples

  • He used a hired muscle to remove the unruly from the audience.
  • They were often hired muscle during labor strikes.

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Antonyms: none provided

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