Clock
Hit hard
Example
what happened during the game?
dude got clocked going for the rebound
seriously? was he okay
yeah, but he definitely felt that one
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Clock is slang for hitting someone hard, usually with a punch or sudden strike that catches the recipient off guard. The term likely comes from the idea of striking someone "like a clock," as in a direct, forceful motion, and it became more widely used in the late 20th century, especially in urban slang, movies, and sports commentary where physical confrontations or tough play were being described.
Today, people use "clock" in both literal and figurative ways. While it can refer to an actual hit, people also use it more casually to describe something that hits hard emotionally or metaphorically, like a strong comment or a surprising moment. You will hear it in conversations, on social media, and in entertainment, often with a dramatic or slightly humorous tone, depending on the context.