one-two

O o

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wuhn too]
- /wʌn tu/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wuhn too]
- /wʌn tu/

Definitions of one-two word

noun one-two Also called one-two punch. Boxing. a left-hand jab immediately followed by a right cross. 1
noun one-two Informal. any strong or effective combination of two people or things: The old one-two of a good passer and a good receiver is the best way to win football games. 1
noun one-two Fencing. a type of attack made up of two movements. 1
adjective one-two employing or suggesting a one-two; with one major or powerful thing or person combined with or following another. 1
noun one-two a jab with the leading hand followed by a cross with the other hand 0

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Origin of one-two

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

First recorded in 1800-10

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Parts of speech for One-two

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of One-two

one-two popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for one-two

noun one-two

lollop — British Dialect. to loll; lounge.
jog — to move or shake with a push or jerk: The horseman jogged the reins lightly.

All 2 Synonyms of one-two