Knockout: meaning, definitions and examples

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knockout

 

[ หˆnษ’kaสŠt ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

boxing

A knockout refers to a situation in which one boxer is unable to get up from the canvas within a specified period, typically ten seconds, resulting in a victory for the opponent.

Synonyms

KO, TKO, technical knockout

Examples of usage

  • He delivered a powerful punch that led to a knockout in the first round.
  • The crowd erupted in cheers as the knockout was announced.
Context #2 | Adjective

informal

In informal contexts, knockout is used to describe something or someone that is extremely impressive or attractive.

Synonyms

gorgeous, impressive, stunning

Examples of usage

  • She looked absolutely knockout in that dress.
  • The band gave a knockout performance at the concert.

Translations

Translations of the word "knockout" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nocaute

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ‰เค•เค†เค‰เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช K.o.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ knockout

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะพะบะฐัƒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nokaut

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŽใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚ขใ‚ฆใƒˆ (nokkuauto)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท KO

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nocaut

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nakavt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท KO

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุฑุจุฉ ู‚ุงุถูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ knokaut

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ knokaut

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ปๅ€’ (jฤซdวŽo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ knokavt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะพะบะฐัƒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ™แƒแƒฃแƒขแƒ˜ (noka'uti)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nokaunt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nocaut

Etymology

The term 'knockout' originated in the sport of boxing in the late 19th century. It is derived from the verb 'knock out', which means to render someone unconscious with a blow. Over time, the term has been adopted in various contexts to signify a decisive victory or an impressive feat. The concept of a knockout has become synonymous with achieving a clear and definitive outcome.

See also: knock, knocking, knockoff.