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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The takeover added Guinea-Bissau to a growing list of western and central African countries that have experienced military coups in recent years.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
"When our presence was no longer wanted after the coups, we left," he explained.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
"When our presence was no longer wanted after the coups, we left," he told The Africa Report.
From Barron's ● May 11, 2026
Pakistan has been directly ruled by its military for nearly half its existence via a series of coups since gaining independence in 1947.
From Barron's ● Apr. 12, 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
