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punchy (pun′c̸hē)

adjective punchier punch′i·er, punchiest punch′i·est

  1. ☆ forceful; vigorous
  2. ☆ punch-drunk

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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.

Modifies a noun

  • riff: It was built on a sharp and punchy guitar riff making for a bright and immediately likeable song.

Modifying Another Word

  • really: The 902 gets the balance about right, but really punchy players might feel they're being held back a tad.

Used with adjective complement

  • write: For writing punchy, effective, communicative text, even with your own whimsical style, look no further.
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