uppercut

noun

up·​per·​cut ˈə-pər-ˌkət How to pronounce uppercut (audio)
: a swinging blow (as in boxing) directed upward with a bent arm
uppercut verb

Examples of uppercut in a Sentence

He hit his opponent with an uppercut to the chin.
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If a 100% tax was a stiff jab in the effort to keep Chinese EVs off U.S. roads, the Biden administration just dropped a decisive uppercut. Nathan Bomey, Axios, 23 Sep. 2024 Here are the new weapons available in Fortnite Chapter 5, Season 3: Wrecked. Nitro Fists: Nitro fists can perform a punch combo, an uppercut or an aerial punch that dashes you through the air. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 May 2024 One minute into her quarterfinal match, Ms. McCane split Costa Rican Nicole Vega Moya’s guard with a right uppercut, left cross combo that resulted in the first standing count knockdown. Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 May 2024 Then, after Santillan rose to his feet and resumed action, Norman finished it with a right uppercut, left uppercut combo that put his opponent down for good. Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for uppercut 

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uppercut was in 1842

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“Uppercut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uppercut. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

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uppercut

noun
up·​per·​cut ˈəp-ər-ˌkət How to pronounce uppercut (audio)
: a swinging blow (as in boxing) directed upward with a bent arm
uppercut verb

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