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Kayo

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A knockout.

    "His stunning title-winning kayo of Charles captivated the country, and on top of everything, he was actually an amazing fighter for one of his years, both as a puncher and boxer."

  2. 2
    a blow that renders the opponent unconscious wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To knock someone out, or render them unconscious or senseless.

    "When Lee Savold, a perennial heavyweight title contender, was kayoed by the great Joe Louis, he was asked by reporters, did anyone in his lengthy career hit harder than Joe?"

  2. 2
    knock unconscious or senseless wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

Respelling of the initial letters KO.

Etymology 2

Respelling of the initial letters KO.

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