How Do You Spell UPPERCUT?

Pronunciation: [ˈʌpəkˌʌt] (IPA)

The word "uppercut" is spelled with two P's and one R. The phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈʌpərkʌt/. The first syllable "up" is pronounced as /ʌp/, meaning "towards a higher place". The second syllable "per" is pronounced as /pər/, representing "through a specified point". The last syllable "cut" is pronounced as /kʌt/, which means "to penetrate, divide or sever with a sharp edged instrument". Overall, the word "uppercut" refers to a punch thrown from below the opponent's guard, aiming upwards towards the chin with a bent arm.

UPPERCUT Meaning and Definition

1. An uppercut is a boxing and martial arts technique characterized by a rising, upward punch delivered with the rear hand. It is executed by using a punching motion in an upward direction, aiming to strike the opponent's chin or lower jaw. The uppercut is typically initiated by bending the knees slightly and loading the weight onto the rear foot, which is then forcefully shifted forward, transferring the power to the punching arm.

   In combat sports, an uppercut is considered an effective strike as it targets the opponent's vulnerable areas, such as the jaw, causing considerable damage and potentially leading to a knockout. Due to its upward trajectory, the uppercut is well-suited for close-range attacks or countering when an opponent lowers their guard or leans forward. It requires precise timing, accuracy, and body coordination to effectively land the blow.

   The term "uppercut" can also be used metaphorically to describe a verbal attack or criticism delivered with force and impact. In this context, it refers to a sharp, cutting remark aimed at undermining or discrediting someone. Similar to its physical counterpart, the verbal uppercut aims to hit an opponent or target where they are less prepared to defend themselves, potentially causing psychological or emotional damage.

Common Misspellings for UPPERCUT

• upercut
• oppencut
• Uppercuttz
• upprout
• uppercuct
• Unpermut

Etymology of UPPERCUT

The word "uppercut" is derived from the combination of two words: "upper" and "cut".

The term "upper" refers to the directionality of the punch, which is delivered upwards. It denotes a blow or strike that moves in an upward motion. In the context of boxing or combat sports, an uppercut is a punch thrown from below, aiming to hit the opponent's chin or jawline, and typically delivered with an upward swinging motion.

The word "cut" in this context refers to a swift, cutting motion, which is characteristic of the uppercut punch. It expresses the sharp and sudden movement of the fist as it rises from below to strike the target.

Considering these elements, the term "uppercut" intuitively communicates the essence of the punch: an upward striking motion delivered with speed and force.

Similar spelling words for UPPERCUT

• apricot,
• IEEPROCD,
• Apricate,
• upper crust,
• Aprocta,
• obrigado,
• abreact,
• Obrogate,
• Apricatio,
• OBRIGAT,
• Abricotier,
• weibrecht,
• UPRCT,
• Uppricked,
• uppercase,
• Apracta,
• ABREGT,
• Abricot,
• obrecht,
• abrooked,
• abrogate.

Plural form of UPPERCUT is UPPERCUTS

Conjugate verb Uppercut

CONDITIONAL

I would uppercut

you would uppercut

he/she/it would uppercut

we would uppercut

they would uppercut

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be uppercutting

you would be uppercutting

he/she/it would be uppercutting

we would be uppercutting

they would be uppercutting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have uppercut

you would have uppercut

he/she/it would have uppercut

we would have uppercut

they would have uppercut

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been uppercutting

you would have been uppercutting

he/she/it would have been uppercutting

we would have been uppercutting

they would have been uppercutting

FUTURE

I will uppercut

you will uppercut

he/she/it will uppercut

we will uppercut

they will uppercut

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be uppercutting

you will be uppercutting

he/she/it will be uppercutting

we will be uppercutting

they will be uppercutting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have uppercut

you will have uppercut

he/she/it will have uppercut

we will have uppercut

they will have uppercut

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been uppercutting

you will have been uppercutting

he/she/it will have been uppercutting

we will have been uppercutting

they will have been uppercutting

IMPERATIVE

you uppercut

we let´s uppercut

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to uppercut

PAST

he/she/it uppercut

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was uppercutting

you were uppercutting

he/she/it was uppercutting

we were uppercutting

they were uppercutting

PAST PARTICIPLE

uppercut

PAST PERFECT

I had uppercut

you had uppercut

he/she/it had uppercut

we had uppercut

they had uppercut

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been uppercutting

you had been uppercutting

he/she/it had been uppercutting

we had been uppercutting

they had been uppercutting

PRESENT

I uppercut

you uppercut

he/she/it uppercuts

we uppercut

they uppercut

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am uppercutting

you are uppercutting

he/she/it is uppercutting

we are uppercutting

they are uppercutting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

uppercutting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have uppercut

you have uppercut

he/she/it has uppercut

we have uppercut

they have uppercut

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been uppercutting

you have been uppercutting

he/she/it has been uppercutting

we have been uppercutting

they have been uppercutting