suplex

/ ˈsuːplɛks /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of suplex¹

C20: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Since Lamar has the home field advantage, he offers Drake the first kick, punch, body slam, suplex, piledriver, Stone Cold stunner and wedgie.

From Los Angeles Times

“Defensive players don’t get mad when they tackle me and suplex me like that. That’s what I was doing. I was making a tackle for my team.”

From Seattle Times

WWE star Big E’s neck is broken after he lands on his head after a suplex.

From Los Angeles Times

Big E was teaming with Kofi Kingston against Sheamus and Ridge Holland when Holland gave him a belly-to-belly suplex.

From Los Angeles Times

Huang is introduced by the referee as if she is going to suplex a salad instead of eat four shredded lettuce bowls in 10 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times