suplex

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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Scrabble points
15
Words With Friends
18
Letters
6
Pronunciation
/ˈsuplɛks/

Definition of suplex

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A wrestling move in which the wrestler picks up their opponent off the ground (or mat) and then, using a large portion of their own body weight, drives the opponent down on the mat by throwing them over their center of gravity, usually arching their back.
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noun

  1. A wrestling move in which the wrestler picks up their opponent off the ground (or mat) and then, using a large portion of their own body weight, drives the opponent down on the mat by throwing them over their center of gravity, usually arching their back.

verb

  1. (transitive)To subject to this maneuver.

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Etymology

Perhaps related to the suplay of classical wrestling, if not further inspired by super; also see -ex. Another explanation could be from sub + plecto, (meaning essentially I turn, twist, combine, or "braid" from under) which could ultimately reduce into English as suplex due to it being a novel innovation.

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