English Explanatory Dictionary

punching

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. gerund of punch
  2. An incident in which someone is punched.
  3. The process of making holes in something (for example, a leather belt or a rail ticket).
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of punch
  2. Clipping of punching above one's weight; in a relationship with a more attractive partner.

Pronunciation

/ˈpʌnt͡ʃɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-punching.wav [ˈpən(t)ʃɪŋ]

Word forms

punching punchings

Etymology

From punch + -ing.

Derived words

buddy punching hippie punching punching bag
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