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Etymology

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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.

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Noun

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suplex (plural suplexes)

 
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  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.

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Verb

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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.

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