punch — to hit someone or something hard with your fist
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to hit someone or something hard with your fist
Pronunciation (IPA): /pʌntʃ/
Korean meaning: 주먹으로 치다, 때리다
Korean pronunciation: **펀**치
Example Sentences
- The mosquito was so annoying that I tried to punch it, but ended up punching myself in the face.
- She learned to punch properly in her boxing class.
- My grandmother's fruit punch is so strong it could punch you back!
punch
VERB//pʌntʃ//
to hit someone or something hard with your fist
A punch boxer delivers a powerful strike in a boxing ring match
A punch is the moment of truth — crunch at impact, then lunch and celebration with a bunch of joy, guided by a wise hunch
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Hindi 'panch' meaning five, as the drink was originally made with five ingredients. The word entered English in the 17th century through trade with India. The verb 'punch' (to hit) likely has a separate origin from the onomatopoetic 'pounce' or related to the Commedia dell'arte character Punchinello.
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📝Examples
“The mosquito was so annoying that I tried to punch it, but ended up punching myself in the face.”
“She learned to punch properly in her boxing class.”
“My grandmother's fruit punch is so strong it could punch you back!”
“Don't forget to punch your time card when you arrive at work.”
“The comedian's punch line was so bad that the audience wanted to punch him.”
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