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Definition of suplex
suplex
/ˈsuː.plɛks/
su · plex
Plural:suplexes
•Past Simple:suplexed
•Past Participle:suplexed
•Present Participle:suplexing
suplex Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
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• noun
1
An offensive wrestling move in which a wrestler lifts their opponent, often over their own center of gravity, and falls backward to slam them onto the mat.
Example
"The crowd erupted in cheers when the champion delivered a devastating suplex to his rival."
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1
To execute a wrestling throw in which one lifts an opponent and falls backward to slam them forcefully against the ground.
Example
"The protagonist managed to suplex the giant monster, much to the players' amusement."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Adapted into English amateur wrestling terminology in the mid-20th century, likely derived from the French word 'souplesse', meaning suppleness or flexibility.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Suplex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/suplex