Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for uppercut. Search instead for uppryckta.
Definitions

uppercut

[uhp-er-kuht] / ˈʌp ərˌkʌt /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In a surprisingly tight contest, Ukrainian Usyk produced a late surge and landed a sharp left uppercut that sent the Dutchman to the canvas.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Finally, on July 18, 2022, the couple sat across from a neurologist who delivered the diagnosis with all the delicacy of an uppercut.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025

A crisp straight right and uppercut connected in the eighth, with Yafai showing heart and toughness to stay in the fight.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025

Rodriguez burst out of the blocks, rattling the champion early and buckling Yafai's legs with a sharp left uppercut.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025

TJ hunches over, then stands up straight as a nail with each uppercut.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "uppercut" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com