coup

Definition

  • noun: an impressive victory or achievement that usually is difficult or unexpected
  • noun: a brilliant, sudden, and usually highly successful stroke or act
  • synonyms: coup d'état, overturn, master-stroke

Examples

  • The legislature's decision to cut funding has administered the 'coup de grâce' to the governor's proposal.

  • It was a major 'coup' when they got the Vice President to appear on their show for an interview.

  • a military 'coup d'état'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) It's gonna be alright. We told Vallon we were gun buyers, and he bought it. What do you two need with that much product? You plotting a coup? Hey, don't trip. We ain't gonna bust a single shot in your town. We got some problems back home with Chicago PD. Yeah, (..)
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