king hit

king hit
1. noun
A particularly vicious attack. Usually, it is a punch to the face intended to cause as much damage as possible, with the victim often taken by surprise.

He is most remembered for his mad outbursts and king hits on the football field.

2. verb
To attack a victim and knock them unconscious with only one punch

He king hit from behind and his victim fell to the floor.


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