noun
Street Slang
muscle
MUSS-ul · noun · slang
Hired physical force; strong-arm men, or intimidation itself.
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'Muscle' refers to the enforcers who provide physical intimidation for a criminal operation, or to the use of force. To 'muscle in' is to force one's way into a racket.
“They brought muscle to the meeting in case talk went sideways.”
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muscle In A Sentence
They brought muscle to the meeting in case talk went sideways.
Origin & Usage
American slang, 20th century.
Variants
muscled
People Also Ask
What does 'muscle' mean in criminal slang?
It refers to the enforcers who provide physical intimidation for a criminal operation, or to the use of force itself.
What does 'muscle in' mean?
To muscle in is to force one's way into a racket or territory through intimidation.
Where does this sense of 'muscle' come from?
It is 20th-century American slang, extending the literal 'muscle' into a figure of physical force.
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