What does COUPS mean?

Coups

1. Parts of Speech: Noun (plural)

2. Definitions:

• A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government (source: Oxford Languages).
• A highly successful, unexpected stroke, act, or move; a clever action or accomplishment (source: Merriam-Webster).

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /kuːps/
• UK: /kuː/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "coups" originated from the French word "coup" which means "blow" or "stroke." It was first used in English to refer to a sudden overthrow of a government in the 17th century. The term has since been used to describe successful, unexpected actions or accomplishments in various fields such as sports, business, and entertainment.

5. Synonyms:

• Revolution
• Uprising
• Takeover
• Insurrection
• Overthrow

6. Related Words:

• Clips
• Crops
• Groups
• Loups
• Poufs

7. Example Sentences:

• The military staged a coup and overthrew the government.
• The companys new advertising campaign was a coup for their sales team.