Kayo
noun, verb
noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 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 a blow that renders the opponent unconscious wordnet
Verb
- 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 knock unconscious or senseless wordnet
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
Respelling of the initial letters KO.
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