punchy Definition
punchy (pun′c̸hē)
adjective punch′i·er, punch′i·est
- ☆ forceful; vigorous
- ☆ punch-drunk
punchy Usage Examples
Adjective complement with noun phrase
- get: Somewhere up around Leicester I was getting a bit punchy and needed fuel, so I pulled into the services.
- make: To make images more punchy try playing with the contrast.
Modifies a noun
- riff: It was built on a sharp and punchy guitar riff making for a bright and immediately likeable song.
- bass: Additionally, I-Tech's massive damping factor provides a tight punchy bass.
- rhythm: One number I especially liked was " Edna Mae " with its punchy rhythm.
- beat: This tune has crisp and punchy beats and breaks.
- sentence: The book is well written, in the same style as Paul's two novels, with short punchy sentences and evocative language.
- guitar: She blends her angelic voice perfectly with catchy hooks and punchy, guitar rocking beats.
Modifying Another Word
- really: The 902 gets the balance about right, but really punchy players might feel they're being held back a tad.
- very: The optional off-road pack makes short work of tough terrain, and this diesel engine is very punchy.
- quite: Words that involve violence are often quite punchy sounding.
- n't: While it started off good, it was n't punchy enough to get me to respond right away.
- not: BR: The report needs this chapter but it is not punchy enough, there is too much material on processes.
Used with adjective complement
Browse dictionary entries near punchy
- ‹ punching bag
- ‹ punchinello
- ‹ puncher
- ‹ puncheon
- ‹ punched
- ‹ punchboard
- ‹ punch-up
- ‹ punch press
- ‹ punch line
- ‹ punch-drunk
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