suplex

British

/ ˈsuːplɛks /

noun

a wrestling hold in which a wrestler grasps his opponent round the waist from behind and carries him backwards

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Etymology

Origin of suplex

C20: of uncertain origin

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suplex

The practice allows them to build a presence in the ring that crushes their opponents harder than a suplex.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026

How it went down: Asked his thoughts about the budding “rivalry” between he and Rory, Koepka proceeded to suplex that notion to shreds.

From Golf Digest ● Oct. 18, 2019

So let’s say life decides to suplex you and you’re feeling 32 flavors of bad.

From Time ● Jul. 4, 2017

It has also geared up efforts to introduce a new audience to the suplex, the body slam and the drop-kick.

From New York Times ● Dec. 25, 2016

The suplex, Artemis gathered, was a wrestling move.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

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