English Explanatory Dictionary

punch up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To beat (someone) up by punching, to fist-fight.
  2. To attack, counterattack, or target a group of greater power or status than oneself.
  3. To make bolder, zestier, or more exciting.
  4. To switch (a source) into the main transmission.
noun
  1. Misspelling of punch-up.

Pronunciation

/ˈpʌntʃ ˌʌp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-punch up1.wav /ˌpʌntʃ ˈʌp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-punch up2.wav

Word forms

punch up punches up punching up punched up punch ups

Synonyms

punch upward punch upwards kick up spice up

Antonyms

punch down

Related words

punch-up session
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