Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coldcock
verb
/ˈkōldˌkäk/
Definition
To knock someone out with a single blow to the head.
Examples
- He was so angry that he threatened to coldcock his opponent.
- In the movie, the hero coldcocks the villain with a swift punch.
- When he saw the unfair fight, he decided to coldcock the bully to stop it.
Meaning
The term is often used in informal contexts to describe a sudden, forceful hit that leads to someone being rendered unconscious.
Synonyms
- knock out
- sock
- deck
- slug
