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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 meaning: 1. an unexpectedly successful achievement: 2....

   • Coup: Polish Translation

     COUP translate: zamach stanu , osiągnięcie, przełom, wielki...

   • Coup Spanish Translation

     COUP translate: jugada maestra, golpe de Estado, logro,...

   • Znaczenie Coup, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     COUP definicja: 1. an unexpectedly successful achievement:...

   • Coup: Arabic Translation

     COUP translate: انقِلاب. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Coup: Japanese Translation

     COUP translate: クーデター. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Coup: German Translation

     COUP translate: der Coup, der Putsch. Learn more in the...

   • Coup: Malay Translation

     coup translate: kejayaan, rampasan kuasa. Learn more in the...

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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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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word coup, a noun that refers to a sudden and illegal change of government or a successful achievement. See examples, synonyms and related terms.