punchy

[ puhn-chee ]

adjective

, Informal.

, punch·i·er, punch·i·est.

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

Derived Forms

• ˈpunchiness, noun
• ˈpunchily, adverb

Other Words From

• punchi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of punchy¹

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

Example Sentences

This was more like: This is funny, we all like working together, we all like stupid, punchy 90-minute comedies, let’s not overthink it.

From Los Angeles Times

But things truly got weird when a participant asked Trump about IVF, and Trump got both gross and punchy, like a weary toddler trying to eat spaghetti.

From Salon

In fact, they’re being punchy in their responses to Greene.

From Slate

Aliya Riaz's punchy 26 from 32 balls spared them that embarrassment.

From BBC

K-pop singer Lisa had some of the night's best choreography, as she raced through a punchy medley of her hit singles Rockstar and New Woman.

From BBC