sucker punch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

An unexpected punch or similar blow, on an opponent who is off guard or not active.
A disabling punch targeting a place which is not normally acceptable in a "fair fight", such as on the back of the head.
An unprovoked or unwarranted blow with the fist.

verb

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American English, from sucker (“dupe”) + punch.

rabbit punch

coward punch haymaker king hit

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