Meaning of the word tko in English

What does tko mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tko

US /ˌtiː.keɪˈoʊ/
UK /ˌtiː.keɪˈəʊ/

Abbreviation

technical knockout: a situation in boxing or other combat sports where a fighter is unable to continue the match, usually due to injury or being overwhelmed, and the referee stops the fight

Example:
The fight ended in a TKO in the third round.
The referee called a TKO after the boxer sustained a deep cut above his eye.