Punching
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpʌnt͡ʃɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Punching is a noun meaning gerund of punch.
Meaning
gerund of punch.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of punch
- (informal, UK) Clipping of punching above one's weight; in a relationship with a more attractive partner.
Example Sentences
Micheal Cerutti left a message under the photo on Facebook which said 'you're punching mate'.
A fifth tweeted: “#MAFSAUS you slept with her on the first night Bryce. How to destroy someone in one cruel line. (For the record, you are punching there chum).”
One even took the mickey out of her footballer boyfriend, commenting underneath the shot: "@dele I love ya bro, keep doing bits for Spurs... but you are punching mate ".
Word Forms
- punchings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include biff, poke, perforate, lick, plug, hitting.
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