What does PUNCH mean?

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.