Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [puhnch uhp]
- /pʌntʃ ʌp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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
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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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
punch up usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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.
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