Phrase Hound found 106 phrases and 67 compound words that contain punch. The most common are listed below. Open punch in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 106
- hole punchA tool that is used to make holes in stationery for ease of filing.
- punch lineThe final part of a joke; the word, sentence, or exchange of sentences that is intended to be funny and provokes laughter from the listeners.
- pack a punchTo be capable of throwing a strong punch.
- donkey punchA sucker punch, especially one delivered to the back of the neck, head, or the kidneys, of a sexual partner who is crouching on all fours; also used metaphorically.
- punch drunkDizzy or confused due to repeat blows to the head.
- punch outTo repeatedly hit a person.
- rabbit punchA chopping punch to the back of the neck or head.
- punch bowlAlternative spelling of punchbowl: A large bowl used for making or serving punch (the beverage).
- punch listThe list of repairs and finish work required to complete a project, such as the construction of a building; a list of problems to correct.
- phantom punchA feigned punch with the fist.
- Suffolk PunchA breed of English draught horse, chestnut in colour.
- Punch and JudyA traditional sideshow often found at seaside resorts, consisting of various glove puppets operated by one person in a small tent-style booth theatre.
- sucker punchAn unexpected punch or similar blow, on an opponent who is off guard or not active.
- card punchA machine that punches holes in a punch card
- kidney punchA blow struck with the fist to the lower back region, capable of causing serious internal injury and not permitted under the rules of boxing.
- punch pressA machine that shapes and cuts holes into metal and other materials by pressing a die into it.
- gut punchA hard hit to the stomach.
- punch downTo attack or target a group that is weaker or of lower status than oneself.
- no show without PunchA show or endeavor cannot proceed without its star or main purpose.
- counter-punchAlternative form of counterpunch: A punch delivered in response to a previous punch by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match: a return blow, a retaliatory blow.
- milk punchA hot Irish drink, scáiltín, made from equal amounts of hot whiskey and milk.
- punch cardA card that can have holes or notches cut in it, especially one for storing data, that can be sorted according to combinations of holes present or absent.
- Sunday punchA knockout blow; a mighty or devastating blow.
- beat to the punchTo carry out an action before another person is able to do so.
- punch-upA fight with the fists.
Compound words 67
- punchyHaving a punch; effective; forceful; spirited; vigorous.
- counterpunchA punch delivered in response to a previous punch by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match: a return blow, a retaliatory blow.
- punchbowlA large bowl used for making or serving punch (the beverage).
- mispunchTo punch the wrong key or button on a keyboard, keypad, keypunch, or similar device.
- punchbagSynonym of punching bag: A tough bag, usually cylindrical, filled with air, sand, or other material, often suspended so that it swings freely, which is punched or kicked when practising sports such as boxing or martial arts.
- punchableSuitable for being punched or perforated.
- punchworthyDeserving of a punch.
- cockpunchA strike to the groin
- holepunchAlternative form of hole punch, a tool that is used to make holes.
- keypunchA mechanical device whose keys are pressed, individually or in combination, to punch holes in punched cards or paper tape that correspond to particular characters.