Coup (disambiguation)
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Coup, in French meaning "blow", is typically used as the short form of the phrase coup d'état
, a sudden overthrow of a government.
The word may also refer to:
Coup d'état
A coup d'état state, literally: strike/blow of state)—also known as a coup, putsch, and overthrow—is the sudden, extrajudicial deposition of a government, usually by a small group of the existing state establishment—typically the military—to replace the deposed government with another body; either...
, a sudden overthrow of a government.
The word may also refer to:
- Coup (bridge)Coup (bridge)In contract bridge, coup is a generic name for various techniques in play, denoting a specific pattern in the lie and the play of cards; it is a special play maneuver by declarer.There are various types of coup which can be effected.- Pure Coups :...
- Coup contrecoup injuryCoup contrecoup injuryIn head injury, a coup injury occurs under the site of impact with an object, and a contrecoup injury occurs on the side opposite the area that was impacted. Coup and contrecoup injury is associated with cerebral contusion, a type of traumatic brain injury in which the brain is bruised. Coup and...
- Counting coupCounting coupCounting coup refers to the winning of prestige in battle, rather than having to prove a win by injuring one's opponent. Its earliest known reference is from Shakespeare's "Hamlet" where Laertes and Hamlet conduct a mock swordfight before King Claudius and Queen Gertrude...
, a Native American show of bravery - The CoupThe CoupThe Coup is a political hip hop group based in Oakland, California. It formed as a three-member group in 1992 with emcees Raymond "Boots" Riley and E-Roc along with DJ Pam the Funkstress. E-Roc left on amicable terms after the group's second album but appears on the track "Breathing Apparatus" on...
, a hip hop group - "The Coup" (The Office), a 2006 episode of the television series The Office
- W.C. Coup, a partner with P. T. Barnum
- Forestry coup, or coupe, an area of forest designated for clearfell loggingClearcuttingClearcutting, or clearfelling, is a controversial forestry/logging practice in which most or all trees in an area are uniformly cut down. Clearcutting, along with shelterwood and seed tree harvests, is used by foresters to create certain types of forest ecosystems and to promote select species that...
in Australia - Coup (album)Coup (album)Coup is the debut album by The New Regime, which is a solo project by Ilan Rubin, the previous drummer of Welsh band Lostprophets and current drummer of Nine Inch Nails. Ilan recorded all 10 tracks himself on all instruments, including vocals...
, a 2008 album by the band The New Regime
See also
- Coup de grâceCoup de grâceThe expression coup de grâce means a death blow intended to end the suffering of a wounded creature. The phrase can refer to the killing of civilians or soldiers, friends or enemies, with or without the consent of the sufferer...
, a French expression meaning "blow of mercy" - Coup d'oeil, assessing an entire situation in a glance
- Coop (disambiguation)Coop (disambiguation)Co-op or Coop or COOP may refer to* A cooperative organization, association, or company owned by its members* A pen or enclosure for birds, such as a chicken coop, or slang for a prison-Types of cooperative organizations:...
- CoupéCoupéA coupé or coupe is a closed car body style , the precise definition of which varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, and over time...
, an automotive body style, often sports coupe - Coup d'état (disambiguation)Coup d'état (disambiguation)A coup d'état is the sudden overthrow of a government through unconstitutional means.Coup d'état may also refer to:Music:*Coup d'Etat , a 1982 album by Plasmatics* Coup D'Etat , a 1987 album by Muslimgauze...