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/pjuːdʒɪˈlɪstɪkli/ · adverb
In a pugilistic manner; by means of fighting; aggressively..
Wired Puerto Ricans were pacing about pugilistically on the corner, and black guys with big hats were leaning in doorways.
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Pugilistically means In a pugilistic manner; by means of fighting; aggressively..
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Wired Puerto Ricans were pacing about pugilistically on the corner, and black guys with big hats were leaning in doorways.
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