shirtfront

Meaning

Noun

1. The front part of a shirt.
2. A detachable insert that simulates the front of a shirt.
3. A pitch that is easy to bat on.
4. A head-on charge aimed at bumping an opponent to the ground.
5. (slang) An attractive facade applied only to the front of a house.

Verb

To confront in a threatening manner.

Synonyms

dicky

dickey

dickie

Translations

pechera

pettino

camisolín

peto

Etymology

From shirt + front.