punching
noun
- act of hitting or pressing (a key or a button)
- striking a blow with a closed fist
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈpʌnt͡ʃɪŋ/ / [ˈpən(t)ʃɪŋ]
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English punch Proto-Germanic *-ungō Old English -ung Middle English -ynge English -ing English punching From punch + -ing.
- gerund of punch
“Over the past four years, the rate of "interpersonal" attacks and "penetrating injuries" – such as stabbings, glassings, punchings, beatings – has doubled, he said.”
- gerund of punch
verb
Etymology: Etymology tree English punch Proto-Germanic *-ungō Old English -ung Middle English -ynge English -ing English punching From punch + -ing.
- present participle and gerund of punch
- Clipping of punching above one's weight; in a relationship with a more attractive partner.
“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'.”