Dork Stamp

Definition

The unfortunate facial injury you receive when a rifle scope's recoil slams it into your face—a painful reminder to brace yourself properly. Also called scope eye or scope bite.

Example Usage

My buddy got a nasty dork stamp when he didn't account for the recoil on his new hunting rifle.

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