TKO

noun

ˌtē-ˌkā-ˈō How to pronounce TKO (audio)
: technical knockout

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Tsarukyan recently beat Dan Hooker, while Ruffy secured a TKO win over Michael Chandler. — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 While terms were not disclosed, the buy-in by WTSL, the firm run by former TKO execs Whitesell and Jason Lublin, represents the first outside investment in Unwell. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 In fact, Hiramoto dominated and ended the fight with a TKO in the first round. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 In its earnings report, TKO said the absence of ticket revenue contributed to lower live events and hospitality revenue during the quarter. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for TKO

Word History

Etymology

technical knockout

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of TKO was in 1941

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“TKO.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/TKO. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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