0%

punch-out

punch-out
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [puhnch out]
    • /pʌntʃ aʊt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [puhnch out]
    • /pʌntʃ aʊt/

Definitions of punch-out word

  • noun punch-out a small section of cardboard or metal surrounded by perforations so that it can be easily forced out. 1
  • noun punch-out Slang. a fistfight or brawl. 1

Information block about the term

Origin of punch-out

First appearance:

before 1925
One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30; noun use of verb phrase punch out

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Punch-out

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

punch-out popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

Top questions with punch-out

  • what is punch-out?

See also

Matching words

Was this page helpful?
Yes No
Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page
Tell us why?