Comeupance

/ˌkəmˈʌpəns/ noun

Definition

A variant or alternative spelling of 'comeuppance,' meaning the punishment or fate that someone deserves, especially something negative or retributive.

Etymology

Alternative spelling of 'comeuppance,' from 'come up' + '-ance' (noun suffix), meaning literally 'what comes up' or what one receives as deserved consequence.

Kelly Says

'Comeuppance' is one of those satisfying English words where the spelling looks weird but makes perfect sense when you parse it—'come' + 'up' + 'ance' = what's coming to you.

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