punch-up


Also found in: Thesaurus, Medical, Encyclopedia.
Related to punch-up: Sunday punch, Punch lines

punch-up

(pŭnch′ŭp′)
n. Chiefly British
A fistfight.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

punch-up

n
informal Brit a fight, brawl, or violent argument
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

punch′-up`



n.
Slang. a fistfight; brawl.
[1955–60]
Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.punch-up - a fistfight; "the quarrel ended in a punch-up"
fistfight, fisticuffs, slugfest - a fight with bare fists
Britain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

punch-up

noun (Brit. informal) fight, row, argument, set-to (informal), scrap (informal), brawl, free-for-all (informal), dust-up (informal), shindig (informal), battle royal, stand-up fight (informal), dingdong, shindy (informal), bagarre (French) He was involved in a punch-up with Sarah's former lover.
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
Translations

punch-up

[ˈpʌntʃʌp] N (Brit) → pelea f, refriega f
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

punch-up

[ˈpʌntʃˌʌp] n (Brit) (fam) → scazzottata, rissa
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

punch2

(pantʃ) verb
to hit with the fist. He punched him on the nose.
noun
1. a blow with the fist. He gave him a punch.
2. the quality of liveliness in speech, writing etc.
ˈpunch-drunk adjective
(of a boxer) dizzy from being continually hit.
ˈpunch line
the funny sentence or phrase that ends a joke. He always laughs before he gets to the punch line.
ˈpunch-up noun
a fight (using fists).
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
Mentioned in ?
References in periodicals archive ?
That wasn't a punch-up! I've seen training ground punch-ups and been involved in a few - outside the training ground, too.
THE fuss over Neymar's "bust-up" []
Hell's Angels get ready to roar off for a punch-up in July 1974 ( in the name of art.
Biking their way to the silver screen
Tommy Johnson (Dyer) is a directionless twentysomething whose sole pleasures in life are drugs and booze with the lads, casual sex, and a punch-up with his fellow Chelsea football fans.
GO:CINEMA:Footy violence fails to score
Brace yourself this week for the aftermath of the big punch-up between Gavin and Stewart, Emma leaves after having a guts full of the rest and Rachel proves she can pole-dance with the best in the clubbing scene.
TV Life: A trip to Thailand you'll never forget
It began with Firstborn's 16th birthday bash - his first party since he was nine-years-old, an event that is now referred to as the "punch-up at the playgym".
Puppies, punch-ups and parties but no ponytails
Tommy Johnson (Danny Dyer) is a directionless twenty something whose sole pleasures in life are drugs and booze with the lads,casual sex,and a punch-up with his fellow Chelsea football fans.
Movies: Foul play in the factory; THE FOOTBALL FACTORY (18)
The film follows Tommy Johnson (Danny Dyer), a wayward twentysomething whose sole pleasures are drugs and booze with the lads, casual sex, and a punch-up with his fellow hardcore Chelsea supporters.
The Razz: videos and dvd reviews: The ugly thug ball; THE FOOTBALL FACTORY ##### 18
Wales' Colin Charvis and Argentina's prop Roberto Grau have both been cited by a disciplinary panel for their punch-up on Friday, and could face suspensions.
RUGBY WORLD CUP SPECIAL: NOW WE'RE READY FOR MIGHTY KIWIS
The group had punch-ups, smuggled vodka into classes and horrified them with their bad language and bad manners during the first session.
It's all kicking off on the dance floor; LIFESTYLE on TV Melanie Blake Follow Melanie on @MELANIEBLAKEUK It's all kicking off Mother's
And, as at a 1980s football match, the cops get involved as it descends into anger, chaos, punch-ups and bloodshed.
GAME NIGHT
Both their soap ceremonies were interrupted by punch-ups.
Loved-up soap stars plan to wed

Dictionary browser ?
Full browser ?