punch

verb
UK: /pʌntʃ/
US: /pʌntʃ/

  1. To hit someone or something hard with your fist.

    1. He will punch the bag in the gym after work. [ ] [ ]
    2. The boxer trained rigorously to punch his opponent with maximum force. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make a hole in something using a tool or machine.

    1. I will punch a hole in the paper with this tool. [ ] [ ]
    2. The factory workers punch holes in metal sheets for the construction. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

thump cocktail blow hit strike wallop beverage
punch noun

  1. A forceful hit with a fist.

    1. He gave me a punch. [ ] [ ]
    2. The boxer delivered a powerful punch to his opponent's face. [ ] [ ]

  2. A sweet drink, often containing fruit juice and alcohol, usually served cold.

    1. We had some punch at the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. She prepared a refreshing fruit punch for the summer gathering. [ ] [ ]
punch phrasal-verb

  1. To have a lot of energy and be very effective or exciting.

    1. This car really punch above its weight. [ ] [ ]
    2. The small engine manages to punch above its class in terms of performance. [ ] [ ]
punch adjective

  1. To feel shocked or disappointed.

    1. I felt punch. [ ] [ ]
    2. After losing the competition, he was feeling punch and disillusioned. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "punch" in English means: To hit someone or something hard with your fist., To make a hole in something using a tool or machine..

The phonetic transcription of "punch" is /pʌntʃ/ in British English and /pʌntʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "punch": thump, cocktail, blow, hit, strike, wallop, beverage.

Example usage of "punch": "He will punch the bag in the gym after work.". More examples on the page.