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punch

/pʌntʃ/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To strike with the fist or a weapon.

    - "He punched the wall in anger."
    - "The boxer delivered a powerful punch to his opponent."

  • A solid blow, especially with the fist.

    - "The referee counted to ten after the fighter had received three punches."
    - "The boxer threw a series of punches, but his opponent managed to dodge them all."

  • A strong drink, especially one made by mixing various ingredients.

    - "Let's raise a glass of punch to celebrate the occasion."
    - "The partygoers gathered around the punch bowl, eagerly taking sips."
Pronunciation
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Synonyms

oomph , pep , blow , box , bunch of fives , box , slug
Rhymes
Words rhyming with punch
hunch , lunch , punch-drunk
Variants
List of all variants of punch that leads to same result
punch , punches , punchless , to the punch , punched , puncher , punchers , punching , Punch-and-Judy show , Punch-and-Judy shows , punch bowl , punch bowls , Hollerith card , punch card , punch cards , punched card , punch-drunk , punch-drunk syndrome , punch in , punched in , punches in , punching in
Etymology
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The Old English word 'puncian' means 'to strike'. The word 'punch' comes from this root.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'punch' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'puncian', which means 'to strike'.

  2. The first recorded use of the word 'punch' in the context of a strong drink dates back to the 16th century.

  3. The word 'punch' is also used in the context of computer programming to refer to a command that executes a specific action.

Related Concepts
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  1. Boxing: A martial art and combat sport in which two people wearing protective gloves throw punches at each other for a predetermined amount of time in a ring.

  2. Mixed martial arts: A full-contact combat sport that allows striking and grappling, both standing and on the ground, using techniques from various combat sports and martial arts.

  3. Cocktail: An alcoholic beverage consisting of a mixture of various ingredients, such as spirits, juices, liqueurs, and other flavorings.

Culture
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The term 'punch' is often used in the context of boxing and martial arts. It can also refer to a strong, often alcoholic, drink that is traditionally served in a large bowl and typically contains fruit juices, spices, and other ingredients.

How to Memorize "punch"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine clenching your fist and swinging it forward to deliver a punch.
    - Visualize the sound and impact of a punch being thrown.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'punch' with the idea of striking or hitting.
    - Think of the sound and feeling of a punch when you hear the word.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Pack a punch' to remember the meaning of the word.
    - Create a mental image of a boxer delivering a powerful punch to help remember the definition.

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