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uppercut

Syllabification: (up·per·cut)
Pronunciation: /ˈəpərˌkət/
Definition of uppercut

noun

  • a punch delivered with an upward motion and the arm bent.
  • Baseball an upward batting stroke, typically resulting in a fly ball.

verb (uppercuts, uppercutting; past and past participle uppercut)

[with object]
  • hit with an uppercut.

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