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punchy

[puhn-chee]

adjective

Informal.
punchier, punchiest 
  1. punch-drunk.

  2. being or appearing vigorously effective; forceful.



punchy

/ ˈʌԳʃɪ /

adjective

  1. an informal word for punch-drunk

  2. informalincisive or forceful

    a punchy article

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Other Word Forms

  • punchiness noun
  • ˈܲԳ󾱲Ա noun
  • ˈܲԳ󾱱 adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of punchy1

First recorded in 1935–40; punch 1 + -y 1
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More often than not, these were just simple ranches made with care — good buttermilk, what was probably Duke’s and a handful of punchy herbs snipped into a stainless steel mixing bowl.

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There are jewel-toned tomato chunks, cool cucumber slices, and punchy rings of onion, all drizzled with a honey-Dijon vinaigrette.

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Dried cherries are always welcome in punchy, acidic salads and also make for an excellent addition to any cookie or baked good.

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