punchy

[ puhn-chee ]
/ ˈpʌn tʃi /

adjective, punch·i·er, punch·i·est. Informal.

punch-drunk.
being or appearing vigorously effective; forceful.

Origin of punchy

First recorded in 1935–40; punch1 + -y1

OTHER WORDS FROM punchy

punch·i·ness, noun

Words nearby punchy

punched card, punched tape, puncheon, punchinello, punching bag, punchy, punctate, punctate hemorrhage, punctate hyalosis, punctate keratitis, punctate keratoderma

Words related to punchier

confused, dazed, groggy

British Dictionary definitions for punchier

punchy
/ (ˈpʌntʃɪ) /

adjective punchier or punchiest

an informal word for punch-drunk
informal incisive or forceful a punchy article

Derived forms of punchy

punchily, adverb punchiness, noun