noun
uppercut
noun
1
A punch thrown upward, typically aimed at the opponent's chin.
"He landed a devastating uppercut in the final round."
verb
1
To hit someone with this kind of upward punch.
"The boxer uppercut his opponent and ended the fight."
How to Use Uppercut
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA boxing punch that travels upward, usually toward the chin.
Common pairings
throw an uppercut
land an uppercut
Word Forms
uppercut past tense, uppercuts plural, uppercuts singular
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Etymology
From upper + cut.