Etymology

wombo combo

Today it means: A combination of actions which create a decisive advantage (often involving coordination between teammates). Full definition →

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The story

Reduplication. Popularized following its use by commentators on a 2008 tournament match of the fighting game Super Smash Bros. Melee in a video clip which spread virally. Likely an oblique reference to a menu item from the Northern California pizza chain restaurant Round Table Pizza introduced in 2004.

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