Canadian English Meaning of coup

coup

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Definitions and Meaning of coup in English

Wordnet

coup (n)

a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force

a brilliant and notable success

Webster

coup (n.)

A single roll of the wheel at roulette, or a deal at rouge et noir.

Among some tribes of North American Indians, the act of striking or touching an enemy in warfare with the hand or at close quarters, as with a short stick, in such a manner as by custom to entitle the doer to count the deed an act of bravery; hence, any of various other deeds recognized by custom as acts of bravery or honor.

Webster

coup (v. i.)

To make a coup.

FAQs About the word coup

coup

a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force, a brilliant and notable successA single roll of the wheel at roulette, or a deal at rouge et n

achievement,achievement,success,acquisition,Attainment,baby,conquest,feat,miracle,triumph

bust,catastrophe,debacle,disaster,failure,fiasco,flop,mess,muddle,shambles

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