Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [wuhn-too]
- /ˈwʌnˈtu/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [wuhn-too]
- /ˈwʌnˈtu/
Definitions of one-two punch words
- noun one-two punch Also called one-two punch. Boxing. a left-hand jab immediately followed by a right cross. 1
- noun one-two punch 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 punch Fencing. a type of attack made up of two movements. 1
- adjective one-two punch employing or suggesting a one-two; with one major or powerful thing or person combined with or following another. 1
- noun one-two punch double impact 1
- noun one-two punch boxing: two blows 1
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Origin of one-two punch
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 punch
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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one-two punch 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 52% 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 punch
noun one-two punch
- bell-ringer — Alternative spelling of bell ringer.
- bonk — If two people bonk, they have sexual intercourse.
- fisticuff — a cuff or blow with the fist.
- hit — to deal a blow or stroke to: Hit the nail with the hammer.
- whop — to strike forcibly.
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