adj
punchy
PUHNT-shee
Punchy (adj) means Forceful, direct, and effective, especially in writing or speech. Example: “The ad campaign used punchy, short slogans.”
adj
1
Forceful, direct, and effective, especially in writing or speech.
"The ad campaign used punchy, short slogans."
2
Dazed or slow-thinking, as if from being hit repeatedly.
"After the red-eye flight he felt punchy and slow."
How to use punchy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishForceful and to-the-point, or dazed and groggy.
Common pairings
punchy headline
punchy dialogue
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Word forms
- Comparative
- punchier
- Superlative
- punchiest
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The ad campaign used _____, short slogans.
Etymology
Formed from punch (“short fat person”) and -y.
Rhymes for punchy
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What does “punchy” mean?
The word “punchy” means forceful, direct, and effective, especially in writing or speech. In plain terms, forceful and to-the-point, or dazed and groggy.
How do you pronounce “punchy”?
“Punchy” is pronounced PUHNT-shee (/ˈpʌnt͡ʃi/ in IPA).
How do you use “punchy” in a sentence?
Here is “punchy” used in a sentence: “The ad campaign used punchy, short slogans.”
What part of speech is “punchy”?
“Punchy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “punchy” have?
“Punchy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: forceful, direct, and effective, especially in writing or speech.
