Word info

punch down

Speech parts

1. punch down - Noun

2. punch down - Verb

Meaning

punch down (third-person singular simple present punches down, present participle punching down, simple past and past participle punched down)

(intransitive, slang) To attack or target a group that is weaker or of lower status than oneself.

punch-down (plural punch-downs)

Synonym of punchdown

punch-down (third-person singular simple present punch-downs, present participle punch-downing, simple past and past participle punch-downed)

Synonym of punchdown

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Alternative names

punch-down

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