Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cold-cock
verb
/ˈkoʊld kɒk/
Definition
To hit someone suddenly and unexpectedly, usually resulting in knocking them out.
Examples
- He didn’t see it coming when I cold-cocked him during the fight.
- In the movie, the hero cold-cocks the villain to save his friend.
Meaning
The act of striking someone with a punch that takes them by surprise.
Synonyms
- knock out
- deck
- drop
- slug
