(politics, government) The sudden overthrow of a government, differing from a revolution by being carried out by a small group of people who replace only the leading figures.

(fencing) A counter-attack that attempts to take advantage of an uncertain attack

plural of coup d'état

A glimpse, a glance; the ability, especially of a military officer, to understand much at a glance.

plural of generals' coup

A coup d'état in which a lawfully-elected head of state seizes power from the other branches of government.

plural of self-coup

The 1932 Ford Model B coupe

present participle of count coup

A stick for touching the enemy in battle in order to count coup.