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/Sounds like "pah" (as in "park") + "tah" (as in "tar") + "DOHN" (as in "door")/

Meaning

A big, powerful kick or shot, way stronger than it needs to be. Most common in soccer talk, but it also describes any hard, heavy blow in everyday contexts. Think cannonball strike, not a gentle tap.

Examples

He blasted a shot from outside the box that the goalkeeper had no chance of stopping.

You don't need to kick it that hard, just place it well.

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Regional synonyms

A gossipy, nosy woman who listens in on conversations that are none of her business and then tells everyone what she heard. In Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador, "sapa" is the female version of "sapo": always eavesdropping, never keeping a secret. If someone calls you sapa, they're telling you to mind your own business.