purple people eater

Definition

A sudden, violent blind-side hit or block in football that you didn't see coming—a collision that catches you completely off-guard. Named after the novelty song but used to describe getting absolutely clocked on the field.

Example Usage

The linebacker came out of nowhere with a purple people eater that knocked him out of the game.

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