2006-06-18 04:54:01 · 6 answers · asked by Oopsie Daisy 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
In Boxing/fighting, a shot below the belt, is below the navel.
In like manner actions as well as words or insults that are realy not called for or are a complete and utter shock, that is damaging, is also called "below the belt'.
2006-06-18 05:00:44 · answer #1 · answered by Bishop David F. Milne DD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means saying something, or doing something needlessly cruel.
its a boxing term, as in Boxing its wrong to punch below the belt.
2006-06-18 04:57:22 · answer #2 · answered by bebop 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In boxing, hitting below the belt means to be hitting the groin area. It is considered unsportsman-like and the meaning as changed slightly to include cheating as well as bad conduct.
2006-06-18 04:58:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you insult someone and it was 'below the belt' then you went too far and insult was a bit too harsh.
2006-06-18 04:57:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means getting personal!! its like in boxing if you cant beat your oponent you punch him below the belt!1
2006-06-18 05:01:45 · answer #5 · answered by werewolf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To punch in the groin or crotch which is dirty because a man is so vulnerable there.
2006-06-18 04:58:44 · answer #6 · answered by Irish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋