one-two

noun

ˈwən-ˈtü How to pronounce one-two (audio)
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Synonyms of one-twonext
1
: a combination of two quick blows in rapid succession in boxing
especially : a left jab followed at once by a hard blow with the right hand
2
or one-two punch : two forces combining to produce a marked effect

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Finding that one-two punch is one of my favorite ways to invest. — Stephanie Link, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026 The Chargers were planning a one-two punch of Harris and rookie first-round pick Omarion Hampton until Harris tore his Achilles. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026 The one-two dovish punch (behavior that is more supportive of keeping interest rates low) was enough to trim rate-hike expectations sharply. — Benzinga, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2026 After receiving the ball from Andrey Santos, Mbeumo — who dropped deep towards his own half, leaving Dorgu and Zirkzee as the front two — played a rapid one-two with Zirkzee and drove toward the box. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for one-two

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First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of one-two was in 1809

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