king-hit

[ king-hit ]

noun

, Australian.

1. a knockout punch.

king-hit

noun

1. a knockout blow, esp an unfair one

verb

1. to deliver a knockout blow to

Word History and Origins

Origin of king-hit¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Any parent who runs on the field to king-hit an opposition player has an emotional problem.

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