5 letter words starting with PUN

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5 letter words starting with PUN in English

5 letter words starting with PUNC

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Word	Definition
PUNCH	Heres the dictionary-style entry for "punch": punch Part of Speech: noun, verb Definition: (noun) a forceful hit with a fist or a tool that is used to make a hole or indentation in something (verb) to hit someone or something with a fist or a tool that is used to make a hole or indentation in something Pronunciation: US: /pʌntʃ/ UK: /pʌntʃ/ Origin and Usage: The word "punch" originated in the 1620s and is believed to have come from the Hindi word "panch," which means "five." This is because the original punch recipe contained five ingredients: alcohol, sugar, lemon, water, and tea or spices. Over time, the word "punch" came to mean a forceful hit with a fist or a tool that is used to make a hole or indentation in something. It is commonly used in both informal and formal settings. Synonyms: hit blow strike knock tap Related Words: crush smash slam whack clout Example Sentences: He gave the punching bag a hard punch. The carpenter used a punch to make a hole in the wood. She punched him in the face after he insulted her. The bartender mixed up a batch of delicious fruit punch.
PUNKS	Parts of Speech Noun Definitions A worthless person or group of people. A young person who behaves in a rebellious way, especially one who is a fan of punk rock music. Pronunciations US: /pəŋks/ UK: /pʌŋks/ Origin and Usage "Punks" originated from the 16th century word "punke," meaning prostitute or harlot. In the 20th century, it was used to describe a young person who behaves in a rebellious way, especially one who is a fan of punk rock music. Nowadays, it is often used to refer to a group of people who are considered worthless or undesirable. Synonyms Delinquents Hooligans Troublemakers Related Words Skunk Trunk Flunk Drunk Plunk Example Sentences He considered them punks who didn know how to work hard. The punks at the concert were moshing and stage diving.
PUNKY	Word: Punky 1. Parts of Speech Adjective 2. Definitions Decayed or crumbly; like punk. Soft or spongy; lacking firmness or solidity. Having the characteristics of punk rock music or punk culture. 3. Pronunciations (US, UK) US: /ˈpʌŋki/ UK: /ˈpʌŋki/ 4. Origin and Usage The word "punky" originated from the word "punk," which means "rotten wood" or "tinder." It was first used in the 16th century to describe wood that was soft and crumbly. Later on, it was used to describe anything that was soft, spongy, or lacking firmness. In the 1970s, the word "punky" took on a new meaning when it was used to describe the punk rock music and punk culture that emerged during that time. Today, the word is still used to describe anything that has the characteristics of punk rock music or punk culture. 5. Synonyms Decayed Crumbly Spongy Soft Firmless 6. Related Words Funky Hunky Bunky Junky Munky 7. Example Sentences The old log was so punky that it crumbled when touched. The apple was too punky to eat. She dressed in a punky style with a leather jacket and ripped jeans.
PUNNY	Dictionary Entry: Punny 1. Parts of Speech: Adjective 2. Definitions: Having or relating to a play on words or a pun Intended to be humorous or amusing through the use of wordplay 3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈpʌni/ UK: /ˈpʌni/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "punny" is a derivative of "pun," which originated in the late 17th century and means "a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings." "Punny" is used to describe something that is humorous because of a play on words or a pun. It is a relatively new word that has become more popular in recent years, especially in online and social media contexts. 5. Synonyms: Witty Clever Humorous Amusing Entertaining 6. Related Words: Funny Clever Witty Quirk Whims 7. Example Sentences: The comedians punny jokes had the audience in stitches. The punny caption on the meme made her laugh out loud. He loved to make punny jokes, even if no one else thought they were funny. The punny headline of the article caught her attention. She appreciated his punny sense of humor and often laughed at his jokes.
PUNTS	Here is the result in HTML text formatting: Parts of Speech Punts is a noun and a verb. Definitions As a noun, punts refer to flat-bottomed boats used for shallow waters. As a verb, punts mean to propel a boat using a long pole. Pronunciations US: /pʌnts/ UK: /pʌnts/ Origin and Usage The word punts originated from Old English "punt" meaning "a flat-bottomed boat". It is commonly used in boating and water-related activities. Synonyms As a noun: skiff, dinghy, canoe, kayak, raft As a verb: pole, push, shove, propel Related Words boats rafts canoe oars rower Example Sentences As a noun: The tourists rented punts to explore the river. As a verb: He punts the boat along the river using a long pole.