Punchless

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Without punches.

    "a punchless fight"

  2. 2
    Without punch, the drink.

    "a punchless Christmas party"

  3. 3
    Failing to strike; ineffective.

    "The Knicks were punchless early, falling behind by 30-19 after the first quarter."

Example

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"The Knicks were punchless early, falling behind by 30-19 after the first quarter."

Etymology

From punch + -less.

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