as in dazed
suffering from mental confusion
feeling a little punchy after being up half the night with a crying baby
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Recent Examples of punchy
Sound: Full and Clear, If Light on Bass The JBL 104-BT speakers have a punchy, full sound and can really push out a lot of volume.
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PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
Like the movie, the camp-y comedy comes first via punchy songs, fight scenes and a bit of over-the-top drama, as the two women try to outdo each other.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Onion, bell pepper, and fresh garlic keeps things punchy, fresh, and flavorful.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
The engine behind the Q1’s sound, the PM1+ is responsible for the texture and characteristics behind the Q1’s signature sound that offers a combination of clarity, speed and punchy bass.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
Like the movie, the camp-y comedy comes first via punchy songs, fight scenes and a bit of over-the-top drama, as the two women try to outdo each other.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Onion, bell pepper, and fresh garlic keeps things punchy, fresh, and flavorful.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
The engine behind the Q1’s sound, the PM1+ is responsible for the texture and characteristics behind the Q1’s signature sound that offers a combination of clarity, speed and punchy bass.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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On defense, Kurtz recalled jumping up to intercept a pass and being popped by an IMG player on the way down, leaving him dazed and dizzy.Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Terps received help from an opponent that looked dazed and bruised in that opening frame.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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The 5 Most Effective Ways To Deal With A Toxic Coworker By Alice Gibbs Senior Life and Trends Reporter 0 Ever felt confused about what's expected of you at work or struggled to get a straight answer from your manager?Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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They were confused because they weren't associated with a star and had somehow managed to stay in binary pairs.Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some customers have been left bewildered at a venue that contains a total of 21 signs across its grounds, according to reporting from news agency SWNS.Maureen Mackey, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024
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The clip received more than 3,900 shares and 4.1 million views on X. In the footage a young girl dressed in pink walks along the chilled aisle of a superstore, throwing products as bewildered customers look on.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Grant’s students have partnered with the Anthony Phoenix Branca Foundation to spread awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.Reggie Grant, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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In that tragedy, an unlicensed 16-year-old boy was behind the wheel and either fell asleep or became distracted, according to investigators.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
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In an emotional retelling, Foxx remembers being dizzy, frustrated, and stubbornly resistant to both physical and mental therapy.Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Angela went to a hospital three times before her death after becoming faint and dizzy, according to the arrest affidavit.Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Punchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punchy. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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