"Coup" is a word in ENGLISH
A sudden stroke; an unexpected device or stratagem; -- a term
used in various ways to convey the idea of promptness and force.
My success was not based so much on any great intelligence but on great common sense.
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A squad car driver was covering a quiet beat out in the sticks when he was amazed to find a former lieutenant on the police force covering the beat.He stopped the car and asked, "Why, Irish Mike, this wouldn't be your new beat out here in the sticks, would it?""That it is, "Irish Mike replied grimly, "ever since I arrested the judge on his way to the masquerade ball.""You mean you pinched his honor?" asked Pat."How was I to know that his convict suit was only a costume?" demanded Mike."Well," mused Pat, "there's a lesson in this somewhere.""That there is," replied Irish Mike...." 'Tis wise never to book a judge by his cover."
a! Definition: (intj.) an exclamation of sudden recollection 2 Definition: Notes: Examples: A! Naalala ko na! (A! Now I remember!)
Read the complete definitionTo destroy the self-possession of; to confuse or confound, as by exciting suddenly a consciousness of guilt, mistake, or inferiority; …
Read the complete definitionabat n {1} any supernatural being or human with supernatural powers which shows itself in an unexpected and startling way. …
Read the complete definitionabrap a {1} sudden. Abrap ra kaáyu nang ímung pag-anhi, Your coming is very sudden. {2} brusque. v [B12; c1] …
Read the complete definitionSuddenly terminating, as if cut off.
Read the complete definitionWithout notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.
Read the complete definitionHaving sudden transitions from one subject to another; unconnected.
Read the complete definitionA sudden breaking off; a violent separation of bodies.
Read the complete definitionIn an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly.
Read the complete definitionSuddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence; as, abruptness of style or manner.
Read the complete definitionLiterally, a befalling; an event that takes place without one's foresight or expectation; an undesigned, sudden, and unexpected event; chance; …
Read the complete definitionContinued pain, as distinguished from sudden twinges, or spasmodic pain. \"Such an ache in my bones.\"
Read the complete definitionThe act of suddenly disturbing any one; an assault or attack.
Read the complete definitionSudden and great fear; terror. It expresses a stronger impression than fear, or apprehension, perhaps less than terror.
Read the complete definitionTo impress with sudden fear; to frighten; to alarm.
Read the complete definitionAffright; the state of being frightened; sudden fear or alarm.
Read the complete definitionagaw2 Active Verb: umagaw Passive Verb: agawin Definition: 1) sudden snatching away (noun) 2) to snatch, to grab (verb) 3) …
Read the complete definitionagaw1 Active Verb: mang-agaw Passive Verb: agawan Definition: 1) sudden snatching away (noun) 2) to snatch, to grab (verb) 3) …
Read the complete definitionagi {1} oh my! , expression of surprise. Agi, kadakù ánang isdáa! Oh my! How big that fish is! {1a} …
Read the complete definitionahát - Compelled, constrained, forced, obliged, against one’s will, nolens volens; sudden, premature. (cf. pílit).
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