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sucker punch

transitive verb

: to hit (a person) suddenly and usually without any obvious reason

Full Definition of SUCKER PUNCH

:  to punch (a person) suddenly without warning and often without apparent provocation
sucker punch noun
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First Known Use of SUCKER PUNCH

1964

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