Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sucker-punch
noun
/ˈsʌkər pʌnʧ/
Definition
A sudden and unexpected punch or blow, often delivered when the recipient is unprepared.
Examples
- He felt betrayed by the sucker-punch that came at the end of their conversation.
- In the final round of the match, the boxer landed a sucker-punch that knocked his opponent out.
Meaning
The term can also refer to a surprising or deceitful action that takes someone off guard, often in a metaphorical sense.
Synonyms
- ambush
- treachery
- surprise attack
- deception
