fighting words

English

Noun

fighting words pl (normally plural, singular fighting word)

1. (set phrase) Aggressive remarks that foreseeably may lead to a potentially violent confrontation.
2. (law, crime) Words or remarks that are often considered a form of mitigation for otherwise sanctionable behavior (such as fighting).

Further reading

• fighting words on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Anagrams

• sword fighting, swordfighting