Definitions
striking repeatedly or forcefully with a fist.
Word origin
From punch + -ing.
Used in a sentence
“Over the past four years, the rate of "interpersonal" attacks and "penetrating injuries" – such as stabbings, glassings, punchings, beatings – has doubled, he said.”
“One even took the mickey out of her footballer boyfriend, commenting underneath the shot: "@dele I love ya bro, keep doing bits for Spurs... but you are punching mate ".”
“Micheal Cerutti left a message under the photo on Facebook which said 'you're punching mate'.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Fist-strike action”8 letters
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