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Etymology

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Blend of cup +‎ upset

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IPA(key): /ˈkʌpsɛt/

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Noun

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cupset (plural cupsets)

  1. (sports, British, slang) An upset in a Cup competition.
    • 2006 May 7, Sunday Mail, Glasgow:
      Gary: It'll Be Cupset for Andy
    • 2014, Lee Price, Turning My Back On the Premier League:
      [] a landmark point of the season, with fans and commentators alike eagerly awaiting a 'cupset'.

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