suplex

English

Etymology

Perhaps related to the suplay of classical wrestling, if not further inspired by super; also see -ex. Another explanation could be from sub + plecto, (meaning essentially I turn, twist, combine, or "braid" from under) which could ultimately reduce into English as suplex due to it being a novel innovation.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈsuplɛks/
• Rhymes: -uːplɛks

Noun

suplex (plural suplexes)

1. (professional wrestling) A wrestling move in which the wrestler picks up their opponent off the ground (or mat) and then, using a large portion of their own body weight, drives the opponent down on the mat by throwing them over their center of gravity, usually arching their back.

Derived terms

• fisherman's suplex

 

Verb

suplex (third-person singular simple present suplexes, present participle suplexing, simple past and past participle suplexed)

1. (transitive, professional wrestling) To subject to this manoeuvre.

Anagrams

• plexus