sucker punch

n. Slang

An unexpected punch or blow.

suck′er-punch′ v.

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sucker punch

1. a sudden surprise punch, esp from behind

2. a sudden unexpected defeat or setback

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suck′er-punch`

Slang. v.t.

1. to punch (a person) unexpectedly.

2. an unexpected punch.

[1940–45, Amer.]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

sucker punch - an unexpected punch

biff, punch, lick, clout, poke, slug - (boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his nose"

Translations

sucker punch

n (Boxing, fig inf) → Überraschungsschlag m

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