English Explanatory Dictionary

comeuppance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Retribution or outcome that is justly deserved.

Pronunciation

/kʌmˈʌpəns/ en-au-comeuppance.ogg

Word forms

comeuppance comeuppances come-uppance comeupance

Etymology

From come up (“to appear before a judge”) + -ance.

Synonyms

just deserts instant karma

Related words

serve someone right condign
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