slobber-knocker
n.— «He’s the reason we initiated the term “slobber-knocker” for an exceptional hit.» —“1985 Oklahoman All-State Team” Sunday Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, Okla.) Jan. 5, 1986. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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