one-two punch

one-two

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wuhn-too]
- /ˈwʌnˈtu/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [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

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adverb

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preposition

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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 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 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.

All 6 Synonyms of one-two punch