one-two

noun

ˈwən-ˈtü 

-ˌtü

1

: a combination of two quick blows in rapid succession in boxing

especially : a left jab followed at once by a hard blow with the right hand

2

or one-two punch : two forces combining to produce a marked effect

Examples of one-two in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Rangers should now be able to trot out one of the finer one-two-three punches in the American League, in Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi, and Gore. —Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026

That one-two punch to data protection has also clearly been key in fueling ICE’s reign of terror in communities across the country. —Patrick Eddington, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026

The latest, a one-two punch from Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the fall of 2024, brought extensive damage, but the ever-resilient spot is working to reopen. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026

The one-two punch had blocked full access along the coast since January 15, 2023. —Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for one-two

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue