Meanings
peanut punch1
peanut punch2
plural peanut punches
- gridiron footballA move in which a player forces a fumble by punching the ball out of the carrier's possession.
Origin
Popularized by former National Football League cornerback Charles "Peanut" Tillman.
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peanut punch. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peanut%20punch
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