SportsAugust 11, 2026

sumo

SOO-moh

Definition

A form of heavyweight Japanese wrestling characterized by participants wearing large, bulky protective equipment or by the sheer physical size of the competitors.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Japanese 'sumō', which stems from the verb 'sumau', meaning 'to struggle' or 'to compete'.

In the news

The article uses the word to mock the appearance of NFL concussion-prevention helmets by comparing their bulky, awkward aesthetic to the traditional garb of sumo wrestlers.

New Study Reveals NFL's Concussion-Prevention Helmets Are 100% Effective At Preventing Players From Looking Cool

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