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| smacking |
brisk or vigorous; sharp; strong. |
| spanking |
brisk, quick, vigorous, or rapid. [1/4 definitions] |
| spasm |
any sudden or brief spell of vigorous activity, strong feeling, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| sport |
recreation, usually requiring skill and often vigorous physical activity. [1/10 definitions] |
| stalwart |
physically or mentally strong and vigorous. [1/4 definitions] |
| stepper |
a person or animal that steps in a vigorous and spirited manner. |
| strenuous |
marked by great effort or energy; vigorous or zealous. [1/2 definitions] |
| thwack |
a sharp vigorous blow with something flat. [1/3 definitions] |
| trenchant |
vigorous and effective, as an argument or policy. [1/3 definitions] |
| trustbuster |
a person, esp. a federal officer, who strives to dissolve business trusts through vigorous use of antitrust statutes. |
| tug |
a strong or vigorous pull or pulling force. [1/9 definitions] |
| two-fisted |
(informal) aggressive, virile, or vigorous. |
| vehement |
extremely forceful, vigorous, or energetic; very strong. [1/2 definitions] |
| virile |
forceful, vigorous, or energetic. [1/3 definitions] |
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