beat-'em-up

A form of beat 'em up — A video game of the genre oriented around interpersonal combat (e.g. martial arts, street fighting, brawling).

Meanings

nounbeat-'em-up (plural beat-'em-ups)

plural beat-'em-ups

  1. alternativeAlternative form of beat 'em up.
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