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Definition knockout in American English

knockout noun

[countable] noun
/ˈnɑkˌaʊt/
1

a hit that knocks a boxer down, so that they cannot get up

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1.1

a boxing match that is won when one person cannot get up after being hit

Example

a knockout victory

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1.2

a hard hit with your hand that makes someone unconscious

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2

someone or something that is extremely attractive or impressive

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Definition knockout in American English