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   coup

   /kuː/

   noun

   • 1. a sudden, violent, and unlawful seizure of power from a government: "he was overthrown in an army coup" Similar seizure of powercoup d'étatoverthrowtakeoveroustingdepositionregime changebloodless couppalace revolutionrebellionrevoltinsurrectionmutinyrevolutioninsurgenceinsurgencyrisingriotingriotjacquerieputschOpposite election
   • 2. an instance of successfully achieving something difficult: "it was a major coup to get such a prestigious contract" Similar successtriumphfeatsuccessful manoeuvrestuntaccomplishmentachievementattainmentstrokemaster strokestroke of geniusscooptour de force
   • ▪ an unusual or unexpected but successful tactic in card play.
   • 3. a direct pocketing of the cue ball, which is a foul stroke.
   • 4. (among some North American Indian peoples) an act of touching an armed enemy in battle as a deed of bravery, or an act of first touching an item of the enemy's in order to claim it. historical

   Word Origin late 18th century: from French, from medieval Latin colpus ‘blow’ (see cope1).

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOUP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of coup as an unexpectedly successful achievement or a sudden illegal, often violent, taking of government power. See examples of coup in different contexts and collocations.

   • English (US)

     COUP meaning: 1. an unexpectedly successful achievement: 2....

   • Znaczenie Coup, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     COUP definicja: 1. an unexpectedly successful achievement:...

   • Coup: Arabic Translation

     COUP translate: انقِلاب. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Coup Spanish Translation

     COUP translate: jugada maestra, golpe de Estado, logro,...

   • Coup: Japanese Translation

     COUP translate: クーデター. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Coup: Polish Translation

     COUP translate: zamach stanu , osiągnięcie, przełom, wielki...

   • Coup: Russian Translation

     COUP translate: государственный переворот , успех, удача ....

   • Coup: German Translation

     COUP translate: der Coup, der Putsch. Learn more in the...

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   Learn the origin, pronunciation, and usage of the word coup, which can mean a successful stroke, a brave deed, a political overthrow, or a rubbish tip. See examples of coup in sentences and idioms related to coup.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcoup noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   noun. /kuː/ (plural coups. /kuːz/ ) (also coup d’état) a sudden change of government that is illegal and often violent. He seized power in a military coup in 2008. to stage/mount a coup. He was sentenced to death for his part in the attempted coup. a failed/an abortive coup.

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   A coup is a sudden and successful action, especially a change of government by force. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word coup from various sources and languages.

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   A coup is a pretty major achievement, whether it involves taking over a government by force, or landing a major business contract. When the word coup is used on the nightly news, it's usually describing a military government takeover.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of coup – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A coup is an occasion when a group of people suddenly takes control of a country using force, or an important achievement, often one that was not expected. Learn more about the word coup, its translations and usage in different contexts.