English Explanatory Dictionary

punch-up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fight with the fists.
verb
  1. Misspelling of punch up.

Pronunciation

/ˈpʌntʃˌʌp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-punch-up.wav

Word forms

punch-up punch-ups

Etymology

Deverbal from punch up.

Synonyms

affray dust-up fight fracas kerfuffle rixation ruckus set to set-to stoush

Related words

punch-up session
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