"Colombian necktie" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Colombian neckties [plural]
Etymology: First attested in 1981: Colombian, from its frequent use as a method of intimidation during La Violencia (circa 1948–1958) + necktie, from the resulting macabre resemblance of the victim's tongue to that of a necktie as it dangles over the chest. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Colombian}} Colombian, {{m|en|necktie}} necktie Head templates: {{en-noun}} Colombian necktie (plural Colombian neckties)
  1. A method of execution in which the victim’s throat is slashed vertically, then his tongue is pulled out through the gaping wound toward the sternum, after which the victim usually dies of asphyxiation or blood loss. Categories (topical): Death Categories (place): Colombia Synonyms: Colombian necklace Derived forms: Colombian necklace Translations (violent and intimidating method of execution): Kolumbianische Krawatte (German), Colombiansk slips (Norwegian), Колумбийский га́лстук (Kolumbijskij gálstuk) (Russian), corte de corbata (Spanish)

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