coups Meaning & Definition
/kuːz/
What Does Coups Mean?
As a noun, coups means plural of coup. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of coup. As a verb, it means To make a coup.
Coups at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kuːz/ |
| Synonyms | putsch and triumph |
Coups Definition (Noun)
- plural of coup
Coups as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of coup
Noun
- A quick, brilliant, and highly successful act.
- (of Native Americans) A blow against an enemy delivered in a way that shows bravery.
- A coup d'état.
- (by extension) A takeover of one group by another.
- A single roll of the wheel at roulette, or a deal in rouge et noir.
- One of various named strategies employed by the declarer to win more tricks, such as the Bath coup.
Verb
- To make a coup.
Synonyms of Coups
Coups synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
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