punched-up

punch-up

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Definitions of punched-up word

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

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English punchen (v.); apparently variant of pounce1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".