punchy

[puhn-chee]

adjective

Informal.

punchier, punchiest 

1. punch-drunk.

2. being or appearing vigorously effective; forceful.

punchy

/ ˈpʌntʃɪ /

adjective

1. an informal word for punch-drunk

2. informal,  incisive or forceful

   a punchy article

Other Word Forms

• punchiness noun
• punchily adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of punchy¹

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

Example Sentences

"Max had a good race. I made the mistake early on and was too punchy on that first turn," said Norris.

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So far, Lenae says, it’s shaping up to be “a little more punchy and explosive” than “Bird’s Eye.”

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But while those groups seemed to want to soundtrack trippy shows in a planetarium, Tortoise typically favors concise, punchy tracks built around defined hooks.

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He confirms that he’s been chipping away at a debut LP, which will brandish a more “fast and punchy” rock sound that recall his days playing basement shows.

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Labour folk tell me it justifies the prime minister's argument – as punchy a case as could be made was made, within the confines of government policy a few years ago and now.

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