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Definition of gore (one's) ox

gore (one's) ox

  • to goad or intentionally try to piss someone off

    Last edited on Oct 15 2004. Submitted by Suzanne on Oct 15 2004.

verb - transitive

  • To attack, verbally or in print, a favorite idea, principal or activity of another person. Typically implies that the attack will generate an troublesome response, as in "Uh-oh! You just gored his ox."

    Last edited on Mar 25 2014. Submitted by Anonymous on Mar 25 2014.

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