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punch-up Definition

punch·-up (punc̸hup′)

noun

  1. a noisy fist fight; brawl
  2. a gang fight; rumble

punch-up Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: Dr. Johnson and Samuel Pepys would probably have a punch-up trying to decide who should lay claim to Fleet Street.
  • start: Jake's still moping around feeling sorry for himself, and starting the occasional punch-up for good measure.

Adjective modifier

  • big: And who do you reckon would come out tops if you both got in a big punch-up!
  • good: A chap called Harry " wanted to round off his evening with a good old-fashioned punch-up " .
  • occasional: Jake's still moping around feeling sorry for himself, and starting the occasional punch-up for good measure.
  • violent: The siblings have a long history of bitter feuds and violent punch-ups.
  • great: That barely rates a mention in any list of great punch-ups.

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