uppercut
noun
up·per·cut
ˈə-pər-ˌkət 
: a swinging blow (as in boxing) directed upward with a bent arm
uppercut
verb
Examples of uppercut in a Sentence
He hit his opponent with an uppercut to the chin.
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But this week, a one-two punch of bad economic data has some experts waiting for another uppercut.
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Will Daniel, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2024
But then, out of nowhere, the chile peppers will catch you unawares and land a solid uppercut to the kisser.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024
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Will Daniel, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2024
But then, out of nowhere, the chile peppers will catch you unawares and land a solid uppercut to the kisser.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for uppercut
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“Uppercut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uppercut. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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uppercut
noun
up·per·cut
ˈəp-ər-ˌkət
: a swinging blow (as in boxing) directed upward with a bent arm
uppercut
verb
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