Transcription
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- [puhnch]
- /pʌntʃ/
- /ˈhəʊlˌpʌn.tʃər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [puhnch]
- /pʌntʃ/
Definitions of puncher word
- noun puncher a thrusting blow, especially with the fist. 1
- noun puncher forcefulness, effectiveness, or pungency in content or appeal; power; zest: a letter to voters that needs more punch. 1
- verb with object puncher to give a sharp thrust or blow to, especially with the fist. 1
- verb with object puncher Western U.S. and Western Canada. to drive (cattle). 1
- verb with object puncher to poke or prod, as with a stick. 1
- verb with object puncher Informal. to deliver (lines in a play, a musical passage, or the like) with vigor. 1
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Origin of puncher
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English punchen (v.); apparently variant of pounce1
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Parts of speech for Puncher
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
puncher popularity
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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
puncher usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for puncher
adjective puncher
- constraining — Present participle of constrain.
See also
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