king hit
Unexpected knockout strike
A king hit is a sudden, unexpected punch, typically to the head, delivered without warning—often from behind or the side when the victim isn't looking.
The term is primarily Australian and New Zealand slang: He was king hit outside the pub.
It's also called a coward punch, reflecting public campaigns to rename the act and emphasize its cowardice.
As a verb, to king hit someone is to strike them this way.
Blow dealt without warning
- blindsideSurprise with unexpected force
- unprovokedWithout prior instigation
- cheap-shotUnfair verbal or physical strike
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
unexpected · sudden · violent · brutal · devastating · vicious · random · street
Unlawful killing without forethought
- assaultViolent offensive act
- criminalPerson who breaks laws
- prosecutionPursuing legal charges
- sentenceComplete thought, grammatically
prison · legislation · campaign · awareness · prevention · CCTV · nightlife · violence
sucker-punch
Blow dealt without warning
- blindsideSurprise with unexpected force
- unprovokedWithout prior instigation
- cheap-shotUnfair verbal or physical strike
ambush · unexpected · sudden · violent · brutal · devastating · vicious · random · street · nightclub
manslaughter
Unlawful killing without forethought
- assaultViolent offensive act
- criminalPerson who breaks laws
- prosecutionPursuing legal charges
sentence · prison · legislation · campaign · awareness · prevention · CCTV · nightlife · violence · reform
unconscious
Not awake or aware
felled · lights-out · jaw · temple · blindsided · victim · collapse · pavement · concrete · coma
king hitboxing match
Scheduled combat between pugilists
sparring · duel · mano a mano · toe-to-toe · slugfest
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