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   coup

   /kuː/

   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. an instance of successfully achieving something difficult: "it was a major coup to get such a prestigious contract" Similar successtriumphfeatsuccessful manoeuvrestuntaccomplishmentachievementattainmentstrokemaster strokestroke of geniusscooptour de force
   • ▪ an unusual or unexpected but successful tactic in card play.
   • 3. a direct pocketing of the cue ball, which is a foul stroke.
   • 4. (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

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

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOUP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   coup noun [C] (TAKE POWER) C2 (also coup d'état, uk / ˌkuː.deɪˈtɑː / us / ˌkuː.deɪˈtɑː / plural coups d'état) a sudden illegal, often violent, taking of government power, especially by part of an army: a military coup.

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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.

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

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   coup noun [C] (TAKE POWER) C2 (also coup d'état, us / ˌkuː.deɪˈtɑː / uk / ˌkuː.deɪˈtɑː / plural coups d'état) a sudden illegal, often violent, taking of government power, especially by part of an army: a military coup.

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   Coup definition: a highly successful, unexpected stroke, act, or move; a clever action or accomplishment.. See examples of COUP used in a sentence.

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   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.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOUP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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. The sale is a big coup for the auction house. [ + for]

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcoup noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   noun. /kuː/ (plural coups. /kuːz/ ) (also coup d’état) 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.