English Explanatory Dictionary

punchbag

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of punching bag.
  2. A tough bag, usually cylindrical, filled with air, sand, or other material, and suspended so that swings freely, which is punched or kicked when practising sports such as boxing or martial arts.
  3. A person serving as an object of abuse.

Pronunciation

/ˈpʌnt͡ʃbæɡ/ /ˈpʌnt͡ʃˌbæɡ/ [ˈpən(t)ʃ-]

Word forms

punchbag punchbags

Etymology

From punch + bag.

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