punchy

American  

[puhn-chee] / ˈpʌn tʃi /

adjective

Informal.

punchier, punchiest

1. punch-drunk.

2. being or appearing vigorously effective; forceful.

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punchy British  

/ ˈpʌntʃɪ /

adjective

1. an informal word for punch-drunk

2. informal incisive or forceful

   a punchy article

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Other Word Forms

• punchily adverb
• punchiness noun

Etymology

Origin of punchy

First recorded in 1935–40; punch ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Hydrating, bright and occasionally punchy, it makes a surprisingly satisfying soda or seltzer replacement.

From Salon

We want to make sure our guests from 5 to 12 have lots to do, but it’s a little more punchy and has that cool launch with a space blast-off feel.”

From Los Angeles Times

The dogs were slipping on punchy snow, snow that was mostly ice.

From Literature

By then I expect these punchy little runabouts will be cherished as classics of the era, the twilight of the petrol gods.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last year's punchy, sample-heavy mixtape Fancy That became her first top 10 album and was nominated for the Mercury Prize.

From BBC