🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

기습 공격

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gisup gonggyeok

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Coup-de-Jarnac/kuː də ˈʒɑːr.næk/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그의 기습 공격은 모두를 놀라게 했다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A sudden, unexpected maneuver or action, especially in a competitive context.

    "The politician's coup-de-jarnac caught everyone off guard, shifting the balance of power overnight."
  2. 2

    A clever or cunning strategy employed to gain an advantage.

    "In the game of chess, his coup-de-jarnac led to an unexpected victory against his opponent."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'coup-de-jarnac' originates from French, literally meaning 'blow of Jarnac', referring to a surprise attack or a sudden, unexpected maneuver in a duel. It is named after the French nobleman, François de Jarnac, who was known for his cunning tactics in dueling during the 16th century.

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