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   Coup

   /ko͞o/

   

   noun

   • 1. a sudden, violent, and unlawful seizure of power from a government: "he was overthrown in an army coup" Similar seizure of powercoup d'étatoverthrowtakeoveroustingdepositionregime changebloodless couppalace revolutionrebellionrevoltinsurrectionmutinyrevolutioninsurgenceinsurgencyrisingriotingriotjacquerieputschOpposite election
   • 2. a notable or successful stroke or move: "it was a major coup to get such a prestigious contract" Similar successtriumphfeatsuccessful maneuverstuntaccomplishmentachievementattainmentstrokemaster strokestroke of geniusscooptour de force
   • ▪ an unusual or unexpected but successful tactic in card play.
   • 3. (among some North American Indian peoples) an act of touching an armed enemy in battle as a deed of bravery, or an act of first touching an item of the enemy's in order to claim it. historical
   • 4. a contusion caused by contact of the brain with the skull at the point of trauma.

   Word Origin late 18th century: from French, from medieval Latin colpus ‘blow’ (see cope1).

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   The meaning of COUP is a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'état. How to use coup in a sentence.

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   COUP definition: 1. an unexpectedly successful achievement: 2. a sudden illegal, often violent, taking of…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOUP | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   coup. 1. / kaʊp / verb. to barter; traffic; deal. coup. 2. / kuː / noun. a brilliant and successful stroke or action. short for coup d'état. coup. 3. / kaʊp / verb. to turn or fall over. noun. a rubbish tip. coup. In politics, an abbreviation for coup d'état. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of coup 1.

6. www.poynter.org › fact-checking › 2021What is a coup? - Poynter

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   Jan 4, 2021 · Fact-Checking. What is a coup? President Trump called his impeachment a 'coup.' The word has been used to describe his attempts to overturn the 2020 election. What does it mean?...

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   Check pronunciation: coup. Definition of coup noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   coup. A coup is a pretty major achievement, whether it involves taking over a government by force, or landing a major business contract. When the word coup is used on the nightly news, it's usually describing a military government takeover.