The cancer patient was in agony, but when he got a fatal dose of painkillers it was his coup de gras, releasing him from the pain he has suffered for the past few months.
by Captainjman February 5, 2012
The group of Senators, Representatives, lawyers, and others who have teamed up to attempt to overturn the election of Joe Biden in favor of Donald Trump.
by Danimal1974 January 5, 2021
comes from the French word 'beaucoup' (a lot) and the English word 'fucking' stuck in the middle
used when one is either speaking both French and English, or one is talking to others who may understand both, to emphasize something using both languages at once
pronounced: bo-fucking-coo
used when one is either speaking both French and English, or one is talking to others who may understand both, to emphasize something using both languages at once
pronounced: bo-fucking-coo
by The Grét Man October 27, 2006
When a thread on a forum or site suddenly disappears and is taken over by another thread of larger size. This happens frequently when there is breaking news and news sites like reddit have to decide which thread is going to be the main discussion point.
Person 1:Hey dude, what happened to that one thread you posted after the egyptian army removed Morsi from power? I cant find it anywhere!
Person 2: A coup de thread took place, I was first but the other one took off and has all the comments now
Person 1: Dang dude, all that sweet karma you could have earned.
Person 2: A coup de thread took place, I was first but the other one took off and has all the comments now
Person 1: Dang dude, all that sweet karma you could have earned.
by Martialis1 July 4, 2013
1) A sudden dramatic turn of events, especially in cinema; A climactic crescendo 2) (Archaic) a theatrical success
E.g.: I was enthralled by the coup de théâtre at the end plays
Even in a show as slick as this, the effect is a coup de théâtre
Even in a show as slick as this, the effect is a coup de théâtre
by Zatch BellOO7 October 29, 2020
by Kacem August 26, 2021
When an election result does not go your way and you insight a riot. Excusing it as a motivational speech.
He insisted a coup de twat
by Oracle bahama January 20, 2021