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punchy
[ puhn-chee ]
/ ˈpʌn tʃi /
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adjective, punch·i·er, punch·i·est.Informal.
being or appearing vigorously effective; forceful.
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British Dictionary definitions for punchy
punchy
/ (ˈpʌntʃɪ) /
adjective punchier or punchiest
an informal word for punch-drunk
informal incisive or forcefula punchy article
Derived forms of punchy
punchily, adverbpunchiness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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