punchworthy en · ADJ
Etymology
From punch + -worthy.
Meanings
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Deserving of a punch.
His character Amir at first could resemble the loud-mouth, naïve and punchworthy boss’ son from John Wick played by Alfie Allen.
2021 October 9, Christopher John, “Pig Review – A Suprisingly Delicate Dish, Though Not My Taste”, in The Curb:It took me a couple of fights to get punchworthy but I probably had about 40 amateur fights and just about won more than I lost.
2023 November 12, Glynn Evans, “Winston Burnett: “Eubank? I blew a kiss at him!””, in Boxing News:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most punchworthy | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more punchworthy | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |