adjective
punch′i·er, punch′i·est- forceful; vigorous
- punch-drunk
adjective
The definition of punchy is something forceful or with a strong impact.
An example of punchy is a strong sound made by an instrument that affects audiences.
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adjective
punch·i·er, punch·i·est- Characterized by vigor or drive: “He speaks in short, punchy sentences, using plain, populist words that excite” ( Washington Post )
- Groggy or dazed from or as if from a punch or series of punches; punch-drunk.
Related Forms:
- punch′i·ly
adverb
- punch′i·ness
noun
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Adjective
(comparative punchier, superlative punchiest)
- Having a punch; effective; forceful; spirited; vigorous.
- Behaving or appearing punch drunk.
- (figuratively, of a person) Being over-reactive to routine events.
- I was so sleep deprived I was starting to get punchy.
- (skiing) A term used by Nordic skiers (especially skate skiers) to describe groomed snow that does not support the weight of a skier, especially when the skier's weight is all on one ski, resulting a ski punching through the surface of the snow.
- (dated) short and thick; fat; paunchy
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Sentence Examples
- The Allergy Alert Symbol™ is also incorporated into punchy t-shirt graphics that keep up with the trends-race cars, pirates and fairies, to name a few.
- It's easy to shrug off the importance of your beach towel choice, chucking form in deference to function, but your towel gives you the opportunity to advertise who you are in a punchy way.
- The witty website TVgasm also reports weekly recaps of the show, with plenty of punchy commentary to keep you in the loop and entertained at the same time.
- Bright, punchy, bold designs are ideal for rectangle shapes.
- It's available in a punchy hot pink and a refreshing lime.
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