Nackenschlag

Meaning

1. (masculine, strong) a blow, usually a slap, on the nape of the neck
2. (figuratively, masculine, strong) a shock, blow, something unexpected that causes setback or demoralisation

Concepts

rabbit punch

Synonyms

Genickschlag

Translations

clatellot

coup du lapin

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈnakənˌʃlaːk/

Etymology

From Nacken (“nape of the neck”) + Schlag (“blow”).