comeuppance
|come/up/pance|
C1
/kəmˈʌpəns/
deserved punishment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'comeuppance' originates from the phrase 'come up,' which was used in the 19th century to mean 'to appear before a judge or court.'
Historical Evolution
'come up' transformed into 'comeuppance' in the late 19th century, evolving into the modern English word 'comeuppance.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to appear before a judge,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'deserved punishment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a deserved punishment or fate that someone receives for their actions.
After years of cheating people, he finally got his comeuppance.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45