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The term is generally used in situations where the way in which the punch has been delivered is considered unfair or unethical, and is done using deception or distraction. In boxing, a sucker punch—as is done when 'hitting on the break',—is illegal.
The meaning of SUCKER PUNCH is to punch (a person) suddenly without warning and often without apparent provocation. How to use sucker punch in a sentence.
Sucker-punch definition: to strike (someone) with an unexpected blow.. See examples of SUCKER-PUNCH used in a sentence.
The sucker in the expression means that if we fight face to face, you have a chance to see a punch coming, but I treat you like a sucker or fool if I surprise you on the side or back, when you cannot see. So the sucker punch is any sneak attack, a form of cheating by treating you like dirt, not a peer deserving of respect and rules. –
Britannica Dictionary definition of SUCKER PUNCH. [+ object] US. : to hit (a person) suddenly and usually without any obvious reason. One of them sucker punched me. — sometimes used figuratively. a series of bad storms that have sucker punched the island.
6 days ago · noun. 1. a sudden surprise punch, esp from behind. 2. a sudden unexpected defeat or setback. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word Frequency. sucker punch in American English. US, Slang. 1. a quick punch delivered without warning; an unexpected blow. 2. to punch (someone) unexpectedly.
sucker punch. 1. noun A punch dealt when the other person isn't looking or prepared. I knew I was a match for the guy, but he landed a sucker punch after his friend distracted me. The fighter was thrown out of the boxing league for landing a sucker punch on his opponent after the round ended.
