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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSucker punch
/ˈsʌk.ər ˌpʌntʃ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A punch delivered without warning or when the recipient is not looking or is unprepared.
"He received a cowardly sucker-punch outside the venue."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from American slang in the late 19th century, combining 'sucker' (a gullible or easily fooled person) and 'punch' (a strike with the fist). Originally referring to a cheap shot delivered to someone who was unsuspecting, it transitioned from boxing terminology into general figurative usage for any unexpected betrayal or blow.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sucker punch" is said worldwide
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coup de Jarnac
Transliteration: coup de jarnac
"Il a reçu un coup de Jarnac inattendu."
Hinterhaltsschlag
Transliteration: Hinterhaltsschlag
"Er bekam einen unerwarteten Schlag aus dem Hinterhalt."
colpo basso
Transliteration: colpo basso
"Ha subito un colpo basso a tradimento."
golpe trapero
Transliteration: golpe trapero
"Le dieron un golpe trapero por la espalda."
golpe abaixo
Transliteration: golpe abaixo
"Ele levou um golpe covarde sem esperar."
धोखे का घूंसा
Transliteration: dhokhe ka ghoosa
"उसे एक अचानक धोखे का घूंसा मिला।"
偷袭拳
Transliteration: tōuxí quán
"他在毫无防备的情况下挨了一记偷袭拳。"
비겁한 주먹
Transliteration: bigeophan jumeok
"그는 방심한 사이 기습적인 주먹을 맞았다."
不意打ちのパンチ
Transliteration: fuiuchi no panchi
"彼は不意打ちのパンチを食らった。"
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