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 summer is still young, but travelers have already dealt with the seasonal one-two-three punch of extreme weather, schedule disruptions and stressful flights. — Natalie B. Compton, Washington Post, 8 July 2026

But nothing could’ve prepared her for the one-two punch that came her way. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026

That work paid off as Pedersen won the sprint in Foix with ease, with Simmons making it a Lidl-Trek one-two to cap off a masterful day of tactics and patience from the team. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Then came Sunday's one-two punch of stunning and controversial developments. — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 6 July 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