Uppercut

Pronunciation: /ˈəpɝˈkət/

Uppercut (noun)

  1. A quick upward punch thrown from below, usually aimed at an opponent's chin.

Examples

  • An uppercut can knock an opponent off balance.
  • An uppercut is a punch thrown from below.

Common collocations: throw an uppercut, land an uppercut, perfect an uppercut

Synonyms of Uppercut

Neutral

Antonyms of Uppercut

  • A punch that goes downwards, opposite of uppercut.