punchbag

punch·bag
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UK/ˈpʌnt͡ʃbæɡ/US/ˈpʌnt͡ʃˌbæɡ/US[ˈpən(t)ʃ-]

noun

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.

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Meanings

nounpunchbag (plural punchbags)

plural punchbags

  1. Synonym of punching bag.
    1. UKA 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.
    2. UKfigurativelyA person serving as an object of abuse.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
punching bag

Origin

From punch + bag.

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Cite this entry
APA

punchbag. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/punchbag

MLA

“punchbag.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/punchbag. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “punchbag,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/punchbag.

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