fistic

American

[fis-tik] / ˈfɪs tɪk /

adjective

of boxing; pugilistic.

fistic heroes.

fistic British

/ ˈfɪstɪk /

adjective

of or relating to fisticuffs or boxing

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Etymology

Origin of fistic

First recorded in 1800–10; fist ¹ + -ic

Example Sentences

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The office also arrested five teens ages 16 and 17 on a count each of disturbing the peace by fistic encounter.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2023

There are a lot of those, in the air and underwater, fistic and fiery, sad and rousing, nearly every one of which will remind you of stuff you’ve seen a dozen times before.

From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2022

But all of the innate athleticism in the world is no substitute for the toughness and fistic acumen that boxing demands.

From The Guardian • Nov. 29, 2020

If it all sounds like Mayweather-Pacquiao will be a fistic version of notorious Broadway catastrophe Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark—bargain basement entertainment at Rodeo Drive costs—that’s not far off.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2015

If the electrically charged wires had surprised the mischief-making upper classmen, the sudden 29 collapsing of their fistic champion shocked them even more.

From Radio Boys Loyalty Bill Brown Listens In by Whipple, Wayne

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