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View synonyms for punch-up
punch-up
[ puhnch-uhp ]
punch-up
noun
- informal.a fight, brawl, or violent argument
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Word History and Origins
Origin of punch-up1
1955–60; noun use of verb phrase punch ( it ) up
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Example Sentences
The conflict is much bigger than just a punch-up between a gang of New York bibliophiles.
From The Daily Beast
Punch up the men a little in the matter of cultivating cleanly habits, etc.
From Project Gutenberg
He brought a roundhouse punch up under his opponent's guard and felt it smack solidly against ribs.
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I hed been prutty posperous,—hed got past hevin' to ride in a caboose 'nd git out at every stop to punch up the steers.
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We'd stick holes and plant corn and when it come up we'd punch up the dirt round it.
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"I shouldn't think one could make good hot mixed punch up in a balloon, now," observed Mr. Bagges, reflectively.
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