noun General Slang

square go

SKWAIR GOH · noun · slang

A fair, one-on-one fight

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Definitions

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A fair fight with no weapons or interference; often a challenge, 'd'ye want a square go?'.

“Nae weapons — just a square go.”
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square go In A Sentence

Nae weapons — just a square go.

Origin & Usage

Scots, 'square' (fair, even) + 'go' (attempt/fight).

Variants square-go

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What does 'square go' mean?

A square go is a fair, one-on-one fight with no weapons and no outside interference.

How is 'square go' used?

It's often issued as a challenge, as in 'D'ye want a square go?'

Where does 'square go' come from?

It combines 'square' in the sense of fair or even with 'go' meaning an attempt or fight.

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