punch-up
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of punch-up
1955–60; noun use of verb phrase punch ( it ) up
Example Sentences
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“I’m just trying to get me and my kids out of this town before it explodes,” growls Mary when Valerie presses her to punch up one of Al’s substandard scripts.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026
The Cheetahs are a compact, spirited outfit led by veteran striker Steve Mounie, but lack punch up front.
From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026
If you know you’re about to be canceled it’s hard to go into the other room and punch up the scripts.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025
In 2016, there were allegations of a punch up between two UK Independence Party members of the European Parliament.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2025
Upstairs now, you don't even have to search through books for whatever you're looking for, you just punch up a computer and it collects everything ever written on any subject you can think of.
From Wild Justice by Sprague, Ruth M.
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