coup 
/ˈku:/ noun
plural coups /ˈku:/ noun [count] 1 : coup d'état
▪ a military coup ▪ a coup attempt 2 : an impressive victory or achievement that usually is difficult or unexpected
▪ It was a major coup when they got the Vice President to appear on their show for an interview.
▪ a military coup ▪ a coup attempt
▪ It was a major coup when they got the Vice President to appear on their show for an interview.
