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Meaning of punchbag | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈpʌnt͡ʃbæɡ

Definitions

  1. Synonym of punching bag.
    British
  2. A tough bag, usually cylindrical, filled with air, sand, or other material, and suspended so that swings freely, which is punched or kicked when practising sports such as boxing or martial arts.
    British
  3. A person serving as an object of abuse.
    British, figuratively

Equivalents

Bahasa Indonesia samsak
Latina corycus

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

punchball punchboard punchbowl punchcard punchcutter punchcutting

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