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

Last autumn, Hartnett made a punchy forecast that gold would reach $6,000 an ounce, and he’s sticking with his recommendation to buy, with the metal’s hedging characteristics, the dawning of a new world order, fiat-currency debasement and fiscal excess all reinforcing his stance.

From MarketWatch

Goldman Sachs now has one of the higher gold price forecasts on the street but among the major Wall Street investment banks, Bank of America’s Michael Hartnett’s call for $6000 by spring 2026 was the most punchy.

From MarketWatch

Goldman Sachs now has one of the higher gold price forecasts on the street but among the major Wall Street investment banks, Bank of America’s Michael Hartnett’s call for $6000 by spring 2026 was the most punchy.

From MarketWatch

Ryanair's social media is known for its punchy posts, often mocking criticisms of the airline or weighing in on current events.

From BBC

"One of his best traits and most likeable things about him has always been his ability to be quite punchy in his press conferences," former United centre-back Rio Ferdinand said on his podcast.

From BBC