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punchy

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punchy (adjective)

punchy /ˈpʌntʃi/ adjective

punchier; punchiest

punchy

/ˈpʌntʃi/

adjective

punchier; punchiest

Britannica Dictionary definition of PUNCHY

informal

1

: very exciting or lively

punchy colors
a punchy tune
punchy dialogue
shrimp in a punchy sauce

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2

US : punch-drunk

a punchy ex-fighter
She was punchy with fatigue.

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