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suplex

/ˈsuplɛks/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.52 in modern English

Syllables
su-plex
IPA
/ˈsuplɛks/
15
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A wrestling move in which the wrestler picks up their opponent off the ground (or mat) and then, using a large portion of their own body weight, drives the opponent down on the mat by throwing them over their centre of gravity, usually arching their back.

verb

To subject to this maneuver.

Transitive verb

Etymology

Perhaps related to the suplay of classical wrestling, if not further inspired by super; also see -ex. Another explanation could be from sub + plecto, (meaning essentially I turn, twist, combine, or "braid" from under) which could ultimately reduce into English as suplex due to it being a novel innovation.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈsuplɛks/

Usage

Inflected Forms

suplexes (plural) suplexes (present, singular) suplexing (participle, present) suplexed (participle, past) suplexed (past)

Derived Forms

superplex

Phrases

fisherman's suplex

Rhymes With

duplex

Questions

How do you pronounce suplex?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsuplɛks/.
What does suplex mean?
A wrestling move in which the wrestler picks up their opponent off the ground (or mat) and then, using a large portion of their own body weight, drives the opponent down on the mat by throwing them over their centre of gravity, usually arching their back.
Where does suplex come from?
Perhaps related to the suplay of classical wrestling, if not further inspired by super; also see -ex. Another explanation could be from sub + plecto, (meaning essentially I turn, twist, combine, or "braid" from under) which could ultimately reduce into English as suplex due to it being a novel innovation.

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