sock

adj

Etymology: Onomatopoeic. Compare Portuguese soco (“a hit with one's hand; a punch”).

1. Extremely successful.

   “1960, Billboard magazine reviewer Sock performance on a catchy rhythm ditty with infectious tempo.”

intj

Etymology: Onomatopoeic. Compare Portuguese soco (“a hit with one's hand; a punch”).

1. The sound of a punch or powerful blow.

   “Whap, Biff, Ooooof, Sock, Pow, Zok! Batman is back. Gotham City is again leaving its law and order in the hands of a man who wears plastic underpants over his tights.”

noun

1. Clipping of socket.

verb

Etymology: Onomatopoeic. Compare Portuguese soco (“a hit with one's hand; a punch”).

1. To hit or strike violently; to deliver a blow to.

   “"We must get the old dear out," said Lord Roxton to Malone. "He'll be had for manslaughter if we don't. What I mean, he's not responsible - he'll sock someone and be lagged for it."”

   “What you should be is not yellow at all. If you're supposed to sock somebody in the jaw, and you sort of feel like doing it, you should do it.”

2. To throw.