Pronunciation: /suːˌpleks/

Definitions of suplex

noun a wrestling throw in which one person lifts the opponent off the ground and falls backward to slam the opponent onto their back

Example Sentences

A1 A suplex is a wrestling move.

A2 She executed a perfect suplex during the match.

B1 The wrestler used a suplex to take down his opponent.

B2 The suplex she performed was powerful and impressive.

C1 His signature move is a devastating suplex that always wows the crowd.

C2 The wrestler's technical mastery was evident in the flawless execution of the suplex.

Examples of suplex in a Sentence

formal The wrestler executed a flawless suplex during the championship match.

informal Did you see that wrestler pull off a sweet suplex last night?

slang That was a sick suplex the wrestler hit!

figurative Her argument was like a verbal suplex, knocking down all of his points effortlessly.

Grammatical Forms of suplex

past tense

suplexed

plural

suplexes

comparative

more suplex

superlative

most suplex

present tense

suplex

future tense

will suplex

perfect tense

have suplexed

continuous tense

is suplexing

singular

suplex

positive degree

suplex

infinitive

to suplex

gerund

suplexing

participle

suplexing

Origin and Evolution of suplex

First Known Use: 1910 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'suplex' originated in the sport of wrestling, specifically in Greco-Roman and professional wrestling.
Evolution of the word: The term 'suplex' has evolved to specifically refer to a wrestling move where one wrestler lifts their opponent off the ground and slams them back down onto the mat. It has become a common term in the wrestling community to describe this type of move.