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KO2

Syllabification: (KO)
Pronunciation: /ˌkāˈō/
Boxing, informal
Definition of KO

noun

  • a knockout in a boxing match. See also kayo.

verb (KO's, KO'ing, KO'd)

[with object]
  • knock (an opponent) out in a boxing match.

Origin:

1920s: abbreviation

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Definition of KO in the British & World English dictionary
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