knockout Meaning & Definition
What Does Knockout Mean?
Knockout is used as a noun meaning The act of making one unconscious, or at least unable to come back on one's feet within a certain period of time; a TKO. It is also used to mean The deactivation of anything. As an adjective, it means Rendering someone unconscious.
Knockout in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈnɒk.aʊt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | severe, strong and hard |
| Plural | knockouts |
Knockout Definition (Noun)
- The act of making one unconscious, or at least unable to come back on one's feet within a certain period of time; a TKO.
The boxer scored a knockout on his opponent.
- The deactivation of anything.
- Something wildly popular, entertaining, or funny.
If you've ever had a sack race, you know it's a real knockout for kids and adults alike.
- A very attractive person, especially a beautiful woman.
- A partially punched opening meant for optional later removal.
They left a knockout in the panel for running extra wires someday.
- The deactivation of a particular gene.
- A creature engineered with a particular gene deactivated.
- An event where a foreground color causes a background color not to print.
- A tournament in which a team or player must beat the opponent in order to progress to the next round.
the knockout stages of the competition
- A simple game for two or more players, derived from basketball.
- A woman in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.
- Ellipsis of knockout auction.
Knockout as an Adjective
- Rendering someone unconscious.
He delivered a knockout blow.
- Amazing; gorgeous; beautiful.
You should have seen her knockout eyes.
- Designating an organism in which a particular gene has been removed or deactivated.
- Causing elimination from a competition.
Noun
- The act of making someone unconscious, or at least unable to come back on their feet within a certain period of time; a TKO.
The boxer scored a knockout on his opponent.
- A knockout auction.
Synonyms of Knockout
Knockout synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Knockout
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Knockout in a Sentence
The boxer scored a knockout on his opponent.
If you've ever had a sack race, you know it's a real knockout for kids and adults alike.
They left a knockout in the panel for running extra wires someday.
the knockout stages of the competition
He delivered a knockout blow.
You should have seen her knockout eyes.
Word Forms & Grammar
knockout (plural knockouts)
knockout (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Knockout
Origin of Knockout
Deverbal from knock out.
Pronouncing Knockout
Knockout is pronounced //ˈnɒk.aʊt// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Knockout
Is knockout a noun or an adjective?
Knockout is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for knockout?
Close synonyms of knockout are severe, strong and hard. See the full list of knockout synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of knockout?
The plural of knockout is knockouts.