coup du lapin — meaning in English
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English meaning
- whiplash noun A neck injury caused by a sudden, violent jerking of the head, often in a car accident.
Senses
coup du lapin is used for these senses in English:
- rabbit punch A chopping punch to the back of the neck or head.
- whiplash (countable) The lash of a whip.
whiplash — full definition
- noun A neck injury caused by a sudden, violent jerking of the head, often in a car accident.
- noun A sudden, jarring change or shock.