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“Coo” or “Coup”

Overview

coo / coup are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

coo: (noun) the sound made by a pigeon. (verb) speak softly or lovingly. (verb) cry softly, as of pigeons.

coup: (noun) a brilliant and notable success.

Pronunciation

coo: k·UW

coup: k·UW

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Examples in Context

Examples of “coo”

  • …appeared in the video for Coo Coo Cal's "My Projects."
  • Currently the positions for CEO, COO and CFO are occupied by…
  • He worked as COO until the end of 2017,…
  • …these were dismissed by Airbus COO John Leahy who stated that…
  • The answer is thus COO, which is an "exclamation of…
  • …Leverant is the President and COO of the AtWork Group, a…
  • …as spending three years as COO of the UK Government.
  • COO Boutique Hostel & Sociatel is…
  • …new company and became the COO of North American operations.
  • COO Boutique Hostel and Sociatel

Examples of “coup”

  • With the military coup of 1973, Los Moonlights, as…
  • …led the May 2014 Thai coup d'état that toppled the elected
  • …July 1958, following the military coup in Baghdad.
  • …Carlos Humberto Romero in a coup on October 15, 1979.
  • …had effectively staged a state coup against the Danish democracy.
  • …Abdallah was killed during a coup led by Said Mohamed Djohar.
  • …removed from power in a coup led by Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
  • …of Peter III and the coup d'état of July 1762
  • 388: Final Coup
  • 1941 Iraqi coup d'état


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