fightin' words

An insult or insults that are sufficiently offensive to the insulted person that he/she becomes angry enough to start throwing punches.

Person 1: Too bad your mama didn't drown you when you were born, you worthless nigger/kike/camel jockey/bitch/cracker/gook/insert chosen offensive word(s) here!
Person 2: I'm gonna beat your ass! Them's fightin' words!

by Evil Tim June 18, 2004

fightin' words

words that are designed to or are capable of provoking violence

It's one thing to argue, but these ar fightin' words

by The Return of Light Joker October 4, 2007

them's fightin' words

An old-time expression interjected after one is on the receiving end of a harsh criticism. A fight will usually occur as a result.

Northerner: You're a dumbass from the south, and so is your slave beating mother.
Southerner: (draws gun) Them's fightin' words!

by dilary huff August 17, 2007