coup de theatre

coup de the·a·tre

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Definitions of coup de theatre words

noun coup de theatre a dramatic turn of events, esp in a play 3
noun coup de theatre a sensational device of stagecraft 3
noun coup de theatre a stage success 3
noun coup de theatre a surprising or startling turn in a drama 3
noun coup de theatre an action for sensational effect; theatrical action 3
noun plural coup de theatre a surprising or unexpected turn of events in a play. 1

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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