Meaning of the word comeuppance in English
What does comeuppance mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
comeuppance
US /kʌmˈʌp.əns/
UK /kʌmˈʌp.əns/
Noun
a punishment or fate that someone deserves
Example:
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The villain finally got his comeuppance at the end of the movie.
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After years of cheating, he finally got his comeuppance when he was caught and fired.