Coup meaning

ko͝o

The definition of a coup is a political uprising in which power changes hands or a successful strategic move.

An example of a coup is when rebels overthrow the government.

An example of a coup is when you make a big sale.

noun

A blow.

noun

Among certain Native American peoples, a feat of bravery performed in battle, especially the touching of an enemy's body without causing injury.

noun

A sudden, successful move or action; brilliant stroke.

noun

noun

A quick, brilliant, and highly successful act; a triumph.

noun

A coup d'état.

noun

By extension, a takeover of one group by another.

noun

A brilliantly executed stratagem; a triumph.

noun

count coup

Among certain Native American peoples, to ceremoniously recount one's exploits in battle.

idiom

French stroke from Old French colp from Late Latin colpus from Latin colaphus from Greek kolaphos

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Borrowing from Old French

From Wiktionary

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