How to pronounce“coup”in English
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Definitions of “coup”
A quick, brilliant, and highly successful act.
“The conference was a major coup for Robarts, who received congratulations for his 'expert handling' of the 'risky venture.'”
Of Native Americans, a blow against an enemy delivered in a way that demonstrates bravery.
“Among the Blackfeet the capture of a shield, bow, gun, war bonnet, war shirt, or medicine pipe was deemed a coup.”
To execute a coup.
“The squaws of another race will sing the death-song of their benefactor, and woe to the Sioux if the Northern Cheyennes get a chance to coup !”
To subject (a nation) to a coup d'état.
“We will coup whoever we want! Deal with it.”
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