SINCE 1828
one-two
noun
\ ˈwən-ˈtü
, -ˌtü\
, -ˌtü\
Definition of one-two
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
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one-two
noun
English Language Learners Definition of one-two
: a combination of two quick punches in boxing
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