kayo

/ˌˈkeɪˌˈoʊ/
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Other forms: kayoed; kayos; kayoing

Definitions of kayo
  1. noun
    a blow that renders the opponent unconscious
    synonyms: KO, knockout
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    types:
    TKO, technical knockout
    a knockout declared by the referee who judges one boxer unable to continue
    type of:
    blow, buffet
    a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
  2. verb
    knock unconscious or senseless
    synonyms: knock cold, knock out
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    type of:
    beat, beat up, work over
    give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression
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