coup
noun
a highly successful, unexpected stroke, act, or move; a clever action or accomplishment.
coups
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pluralof coup.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Hounkpè's view is significant, as Benin's relationship with the two states plummeted following the coups there.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
The law excludes those accused of involvement in alleged coups and assassination attempts.
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
Guinea has experienced repeated periods of instability since independence, marked by military coups, contested elections and violent crackdowns on dissent.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026
He even fired his own son, Chad, who Horning said led several attempted management coups against him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
HERMIONE: Severus, I’m done with living off scraps, making failed attempts at coups.
From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling
