English Explanatory Dictionary

pleased as Punch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Pleased with one's actions or achievements.

adj

Alternative form of pleased as Punch.

Pronunciation

en-us-pleased as Punch.ogg en-au-pleased as Punch.ogg

Word forms

pleased as Punch

Etymology

From Punch of the Punch and Judy puppet shows.

Synonyms

complacent smug

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