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- DictionaryCoup/ko͞o/
noun
- 1. a sudden, violent, and unlawful seizure of power from a government: "he was overthrown in an army coup"
- 2. a notable or successful stroke or move: "it was a major coup to get such a prestigious contract"
COUP meaning: 1. an unexpectedly successful achievement: 2. a sudden illegal, often violent, taking of…. Learn more.
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.
a sudden change of government that is illegal and often violent. He seized power in a military coup in 2008. to stage/mount a coup. He was sentenced to death for his part in the attempted coup. a failed/an abortive coup. She lost her position in a boardroom coup (= a sudden change of power among senior managers in a company). see also palace coup.
1. A brilliantly executed stratagem; a triumph. 2. a. A coup d'état. b. A sudden appropriation of leadership or power; a takeover: a boardroom coup. 3. Among certain Native American peoples, a feat of bravery performed in battle, especially the touching of an enemy's body without causing injury. Idiom: count coup.
noun [ C ] uk / kuː / us. coup noun [C] (TAKE CONTROL) Add to word list. an occasion when a group of people suddenly takes control of a country using force: a military coup. coup noun [C] (ACHIEVEMENT) an important achievement, often one that was not expected: The award is a major coup for the university.
1. : coup d'état. a military coup. a coup attempt. 2. : an impressive victory or achievement that usually is difficult or unexpected. It was a major coup when they got the Vice President to appear on their show for an interview. COUP meaning: 1 : coup d'état; 2 : an impressive victory or achievement that usually is difficult or unexpected.
4 days ago · 1. countable noun. When there is a coup, a group of people seize power in a country. ...a military coup. They were sentenced to death for their part in April's coup attempt. 2. countable noun. A coup is an achievement which is thought to be especially good because it was very difficult .
