A sucker punch (American English), also known as a cheap shot, one-punch attack, and coward punch or king-hit (Australian English and New Zealand English), is a punch thrown at the recipient unprovoked without warning, allowing no time for preparation or defence on their end. The term is generally used in situations where the way in which the punch has been delivered is considered unfair or unethical, and is done using deception, distraction, or just surprise.
A sucker punch (American English), also known as a cheap shot, one-punch attack, and coward punch or king-hit (Australian English and New Zealand English), is a punch thrown at the recipient unprovoked without warning, allowing no time for preparation or defence on their end. The term is generally used in situations where the way in which the punch has been delivered is considered unfair or unethical, and is done using deception, distraction, or just surprise.
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