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suckerpunch

suckerpunch is the alternative spelling of sucker punch.

Meaning of sucker punch

Noun

sucker punch (plural sucker punches)

  1. (also, figuratively) An unexpected punch or similar blow, on an opponent who is off guard or not active.
    • Benjamin crossed his right, a short punch traveling less than six inches, as he and Murphy stepped back from the breakaway. Many of the spectators did not see the blow that laid the West Philadelphian low. It was a "sucker punch," as Nick Hayes would have it. Coming out of a clinch, Benjamin took...1919 December 9, Louis H. Jaffe, “Murphy Put Away by Blow on Break”, in Evening Public Ledger, volume VI, number 74, Philadelphia, Pa., archived from the original on 06 Nov 2016, page 19
  2. A disabling punch targeting a place which is not normally acceptable in a "fair fight", such as on the back of the head.
    Synonyms:
    rabbit punch
  3. An unprovoked or unwarranted blow with the fist.

See all 4 meanings of sucker punch

Forms of suckerpunch

pluralsuckerpunches

Questions about suckerpunch

What is suckerpunch the alternative spelling of?
Suckerpunch is the alternative spelling of sucker punch.

Words near suckerpunch in the dictionary

  1. suckerlet
  2. suckerlets
  3. suckerlike
  4. suckermouth
  5. suckermouths
  6. suckerpunch
  7. suckerpunches
  8. suckers
  9. suckers for punishment
  10. Suckerville
  11. suckery

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