one-two

noun

ˈwən-ˈtü How to pronounce one-two (audio)
-ˌtü
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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For the perfect one-two punch of cooling comfort, add this Tempur-Pedic pillow deal to your cart—and then your bed—too. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026 Two earthquakes jolted Venezuela with one-two punch on Wednesday, damaging buildings and scaring people who felt the violent shaking. — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 That status benefits both Google’s internal AI efforts and helps win outside customers — a lucrative one-two punch that figures into Jim Cramer’s admiration for the stock. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 27 June 2026 The one-two punch of the quakes, combined with the shallow seismic movements, amplified the destruction, said Marcos Ferreira, a geophysicist and researcher at the Geological Survey of Brazil. — Megan Janetsky, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for one-two

Word History

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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