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- Dictionarycoup/kuː/
noun
- 1. a sudden, violent, and unlawful seizure of power from a government: "he was overthrown in an army coup" Similar Opposite
- 2. an instance of successfully achieving something difficult: "it was a major coup to get such a prestigious contract" Similar
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COUP definition: 1. an unexpectedly successful achievement: 2. a sudden illegal, often violent, taking of…. Learn more.
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.
Coup definition: a highly successful, unexpected stroke, act, or move; a clever action or accomplishment.. See examples of COUP used in a sentence.
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.
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.
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.
COUP meaning: 1. an occasion when a group of people suddenly takes control of a country using force: 2. an…. Learn more.
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.
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.
a brilliant and successful stroke or action. short for coup d'état. Etymology: 18th Century: from French: blow, from Latin colaphus blow with the fist, from Greek kolaphos. 'coup' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
