punchy

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Having a punch

   Having a punch; effective; forceful; spirited; vigorous.

   • Best cuts: "The Evil Dude," "Kung Fu, Too!" "Mama Love," "New Orleans" (with a punchy vocal by Teresa Brewer).
   • Some of the punchiest passages in "The Lady and the Panda" are quotations from Harkness's own writing.
2. 2

   Involving or resembling a punch with the fist.

   • Apart from the problemette with the punchy bits, I've got only one reservation with the game and that's that the tie-in element is a bit shaky to say the least.
   • Francine leans down and her body tenses, shoulders reddening as she makes a sharp, punchy gesture. It doesn't look like a couple in love.
3. 3

   Punchable

   Punchable; punchworthy.

   • Even with his punchy face, Roman nose and big ears, Jack Drawbaugh will command most of the attention for the 1-14-mile marathon route tomorrow at Sunland Park.
   • I've always hated Robbie Williams downright stupid face, Hopefully the Gallaghers will break his legs aswell.
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   1. 4

      Behaving or appearing punch-drunk, reacting poorly.

      • I was so sleep-deprived I was starting to get punchy.
      • “It has been weeks since any of us have had even a moment of slumber.” “It's actually been only, like, 14 hours, but they get a little punchy when they don't get their sleep.”
   2. 5

      Of groomed snow

      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.

   3. 6

      Short and thick

      Short and thick; fat; paunchy.

      • Behind him, Saretha looked bewildered as a small, punchy man in a chartreuse Lawyer’s suit raced up to her, talking fast.

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