knockout
word
/ˈnɑˌkaʊt/
NAH-kowt
/nˈɒkaʊt/
NO-kowt
Definition
A 'knockout' is when a fighter is hit so hard they cannot get up, especially in boxing. Informally, it also describes someone or something that is extremely attractive or impressive.
Usage & Nuances
In sports, especially boxing, it's a technical term. Informally, 'knockout' means someone looks amazing ('She's a knockout'). Don't confuse with 'knock off' (imitate or lower price). The slang use is positive, but informal.
Spanish: nocaut - persona muy atractivaPortuguese (BR): nocaute - pessoa muito atraentePortuguese (PT): nocaute - pessoa muito atraenteChinese (Simplified): 击倒 - 非常有吸引力的人Chinese (Traditional): 擊倒 - 非常有吸引力的人Hindi: नॉकआउट - बहुत आकर्षक व्यक्तिArabic: ضربة قاضية - شخص جميل للغايةBengali: নকআউট - অপ্সরী (সৌন্দর্যের জন্য, অপ্রচলিত)Russian: нокаут - красотка (о привлекательности, неформально)Japanese: ノックアウト - 絶世の美女（口語、容姿や物に対して）Vietnamese: hạ gục - cực kỳ quyến rũ (người/vật, nghĩa bóng)Korean: 녹아웃 - 완전 미남/미녀 (속어, 매력적이라는 뜻)Turkish: nakavt - göz alıcı (kişi/nesne için, mecaz anlam)Urdu: ناک آؤٹ - بہت پرکشش (غیر رسمی طور پر کسی کی خوبصورتی/کمال کے لئے)Indonesian: knockout - sangat menawan (untuk orang/benda, informal)
Example Sentences
The boxer won by knockout in the third round.
basic
That dress is a real knockout.
basic
She is a knockout in that photo.
basic
That new actor is an absolute knockout—everyone is talking about him.
natural
He delivered a surprise knockout in the final seconds of the fight.
natural
Wow, your presentation was a knockout!
natural