1 definition by Joseph L

Coup d'état

The overthrow of the current establishment, by dissidents within the government.

Dude 1: "Did you guys hear that General Pinochet died?"
Female: "Didn't he start the coup d'état back in the 70s?"
Dude 2: "Yeah, I'm not sorry that guy is dead, had my uncle killed."
Dude 1: "Fuck your communist tree loving fag uncle."

by Joseph L December 11, 2006