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coup

/kuː/

Meanings
  • noun

    A sudden and violent seizure of power from the legal authorities.

    - "The military staged a coup and overthrew the government."
    - "After years of political instability, a coup seemed inevitable."
  • noun

    A clever and surprising trick or maneuver.

    - "The sales team pulled a coup by closing the deal just before the deadline."
    - "His quick thinking was a coup de grâce that saved the situation."

Synonyms

putsch , triumph
Rhymes
Words rhyming with coup
moup , houp , roup
Homonyms
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  1. Coup (French) : Blow or stroke

  2. Coup (French) : Type of vehicle


Homophones
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  1. Coup (French) : Blow or stroke

  2. Coup (French) : Type of vehicle


Variants
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coup , coups , couped , couping , coup de grace , coups de grace , coup de main , coups de main , coup d'etat , coup d'etats , coups d'etat , coup de theatre , coups de theatre , coup d'oeil , coups d'oeil , coup de maitre , coup d'essai , a coup sur
Forms
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coups, coup'd, couped


Etymology
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From the French word 'coup,' meaning 'blow' or 'stroke'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'coup' is derived from the French word 'coup,' meaning 'blow' or 'stroke'.

  2. The longest recorded military coup lasted for 11 years, from 1965 to 1976, in Chad.

  3. The term 'bloodless coup' was first used to describe the overthrow of the Shah of Iran in 1979, which occurred without violence.


Related Concepts
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  1. Military coup: A coup led by the military, which seizes power from the civilian government.

  2. Bloodless coup: A coup that occurs without violence or bloodshed.

  3. Palace coup: A coup that occurs within a royal or imperial court.


Culture
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The coup has been a significant event in history, often leading to political instability and conflict. It has been depicted in literature, art, and film, particularly in works that explore themes of power, revolution, and political upheaval.

How to Memorize "coup"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a military takeover, soldiers storming the presidential palace, and the president being removed from power.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'coup' with sudden and violent seizure of power.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the French origin of the word 'coup' and associating it with the meaning 'blow' or 'stroke'.


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