punch up

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puhnch uhp]
- /pʌntʃ ʌp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puhnch uhp]
- /pʌntʃ ʌp/

Definitions of punch up words

noun punch up a thrusting blow, especially with the fist. 1
noun punch up forcefulness, effectiveness, or pungency in content or appeal; power; zest: a letter to voters that needs more punch. 1
verb with object punch up to give a sharp thrust or blow to, especially with the fist. 1
verb with object punch up Western U.S. and Western Canada. to drive (cattle). 1
verb with object punch up to poke or prod, as with a stick. 1
verb with object punch up Informal. to deliver (lines in a play, a musical passage, or the like) with vigor. 1

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Origin of punch up

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

1955-60; noun use of verb phrase punch (it) up

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Parts of speech for Punch up

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Punch up

punch up popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

punch up usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for punch up

verb punch up

brighten — If someone brightens or their face brightens, they suddenly look happier.
charge up — to impose or ask as a price or fee: That store charges $25 for leather gloves.
charged up — to impose or ask as a price or fee: That store charges $25 for leather gloves.
fill up — a full supply; enough to satisfy want or desire: to eat one's fill.
fortify — to protect or strengthen against attack; surround or provide with defensive military works.

All 13 Synonyms of punch up