uppercut
Americannoun
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a swinging blow directed upward, as to an adversary's chin.
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Bridge. a play of a higher trump than necessary knowing it can be overtrumped by an opponent but that if overtrumped, one or more trump winners in the hand of one's partner will be established.
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
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to deliver an uppercut.
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Bridge. to make an uppercut.
noun
verb
Etymology
Origin of uppercut
Example Sentences
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Usyk responded with a sharp double uppercut in the second, but Verhoeven absorbed it well and fired back with two right hands of his own.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
In a surprisingly tight contest, Ukrainian Usyk produced a late surge and landed a sharp left uppercut that sent the Dutchman to the canvas.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Finally, on July 18, 2022, the couple sat across from a neurologist who delivered the diagnosis with all the delicacy of an uppercut.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025
Rodriguez burst out of the blocks, rattling the champion early and buckling Yafai's legs with a sharp left uppercut.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025
I knew how to take cover and wait for the perfect time to throw the uppercut.
From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds
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