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adj
Having a punch; effective; forceful; spirited; vigorous.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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Narrower terms: catchy
adj
Involving or resembling a punch with the fist.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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adj
Punchable; punchworthy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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adj
Behaving or appearing punch-drunk, reacting poorly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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adj
Of groomed snow: unable to support the weight of a skier, especially when the skier’s weight is all on one ski, resulting in a ski punching through the surface of the snow.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, skiing, sports
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adj
Short and thick; fat; paunchy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal, regional
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History
Etymology tree English punch Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English punchy From punch + -y.
From punch (“short fat person”) + -y.
Across languages
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
