<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a highly successful, unexpected stroke, act, or move; a clever action or accomplishment.</li><li>(among the Plains Indians of North America) a brave or reckless deed performed in battle by a single warrior, as touching or striking an enemy warrior without sustaining injury oneself.</li><li>coup d'état.</li><li>a specialized skill; profession.</li></ul>